US low-carbon energy manufacturing booms

• 01 November 2024

Tariffs and tax credits are leading to a surge in US production capacity for solar equipment and batteries, but put upward pressure on costs

Can Australian operators prioritise the decarbonisation of LNG in a high-priced world?

• 10 May 2022

Join us for our 'Can Australian operators prioritise the decarbonisation of LNG in a high-priced world?" webinar when we will discuss the latest research and developments in the region.

2020年第四季度金属在线研讨会

• 03 November 2020

2020年是充满不确定性的一年，突如其来的疫情给全世界的经济带来巨大的冲击，也深深地影响了金属的市场和商品的价格。和诸位一道，伍德麦肯兹也在紧密跟踪这一年来市场的变化。 在2020年逐步接近尾声之际，我们回顾过去，总结当下，展望未来，在第四季度金属研讨会上为您带来金属行业独到的分析，与您分享我们最新的观点。本次研讨会的话题包括： • 铝市场展望 • 铜市场展望 • 金市场展望 • 镍市场展望

China, Japan, and South Korea – do carbon neutral goals mean the end of the world as we know it?

• 30 November 2020

China, Japan, and South Korea – do carbon neutral goals mean the end of the world as we know it?

Webinar | What will be the impact of the latest power market reforms on Japan’s power industry?

• 20 April 2022

Elemental forces at play in APAC wind and solar markets

• 26 October 2018

In Asia Pacific, the renewable power market is evolving rapidly. Changes in policy and prices are driving solar demand down and offshore wind capacity up. Longer term, improvements to infrastructure and technology are expected to drive exponential growth.

Where will a global LNG price reference emerge?

• 17 September 2018

Where will a global LNG price reference emerge? Find out why the US Gulf Coast is likely to take the lead in the short term, with the global LNG market looking to China in the long term.

What is the impact of China’s import ban on waste plastic?

• 31 October 2017

The Chinese government plans to ban waste imports — including plastics — by the end of this year. While this could have positive repercussions in the long term, like exporting countries being forced to re-evaluate their approach to waste and improve their systems, we could see negative impacts appear quickly. Without China and its fibre industry serving as an end market, some countries may forego plastics collection efforts, leaving plastics to be littered or disposed of in landfills, waterways or the ocean.

Geopolitical risk on the rise?

• 05 October 2017

Our Asia Pacific upstream team discuss geopolitics, above ground risk and the impact on the energy sector related to rising tensions in the South China Sea and North Korea.

Is China edging closer to a national carbon market?

• 10 April 2017

We assess an unofficial review of emissions allowances which offers a glimpse of the country’s carbon trading scheme.

How might coronavirus impact global energy and commodity markets?

• 17 February 2020

In our recent webinar, "Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak: impact on commodities", our team of experts from across the energy value chain explored the immediate and future impact of coronavirus on global commodity and energy markets.

Power of Siberia begins gas supply to China (and why it’s ok for LNG)

• 16 December 2019

On December 2 Russian gas officially flowed into China with the start-up of the Power of Siberia (PoS) pipeline. The project, which will ultimately see 38 bcm a year delivered under a US$400 billion, 30-year contract, will elevate China to become Gazprom’s second largest export market and support Beijing’s goals of energy import diversification and security.

Stepping on the gas: are Asia Pacific governments doing enough?

• 26 June 2019

Find out which Asia Pacific countries are most attractive to investors as a gas supply crunch looms. And get your copy of the report by Graham Kellas, Senior VP of Global Fiscal Research.

Coronavirus: could flexible packaging reduce the threat of future outbreaks?

• 04 March 2020

The Covid-19 outbreak could spark an increase in China’s relatively low consumption of flexible packaging.

China’s bulks: the sentiment gap between steel and coal widens

• 25 March 2020

The coronavirus outbreak means the outlook is evolving quickly. Here’s this week’s view from our analysts.

Is China embarking on a major expansion of coal-fired power generation?

• 31 March 2020

As energy companies worldwide grapple with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, long-term planning continues. Ahead of the release of the 14th five-year plan early next year, recent announcements from several key players in the country’s power sector indicate China is considering a major investment spree in coal-fired generation.

What a second wave of lockdowns would mean for Asia’s oil and gas markets

• 18 August 2020

Bold assumptions, but not unrealistic. But what would happen with a second wave of prolonged, nationwide lockdowns? What would this mean for economic activity? How will oil and gas supply and prices be affected? Will Asia’s demand-led recovery be blown off course?

Could coal and renewables put the squeeze on gas?

• 16 September 2020

Current low gas prices are supporting demand growth in the sector and encouraging pro-gas policies and infrastructure developments

Myanmar’s woes increase

• 15 April 2021

Less than six years after the National League for Democracy won a landslide election victory after more than half a century of military rule, the country’s generals are once again in control. Already hundreds of civilians have been killed protesting the February 1 coup, leading to international condemnation and the imposition of economic sanctions by many western governments.

China’s economic power surge

• 07 July 2021

China's National Bureau of Statistics could never be accused of hyperbole. With its recent data release showing China achieved record Q1 economic growth of just over 18% year-on-year, the bureau announced that "the national economy made a good start" to 2021.

What a difference a year makes – Asia’s energy leaders discuss an uncertain future

• 21 October 2021

Last month, we hosted our annual Global Energy Summit. The Asia Pacific session welcomed a range of senior industry leaders from across the energy and natural resources sectors to debate our topic of Net Zero and the Future of Energy.

Why a carbon-neutral Winter Olympics matters to China

• 10 February 2022

There is little doubt the Beijing 2022 organisers have gone to great lengths to achieve carbon neutrality, but does it actually matter?

Asia Pacific: a changing outlook for commodities

• 30 August 2022

A preview of our Energy & Natural Resources Summit: APAC

China must kickstart the green steel revolution

• 14 October 2022

But are China’s consumers ready to pay a premium?

Will lower gas prices spark switching in Europe and Asia?

• 20 March 2023

In 2022, record high prices forced many European and Asian companies to switch from gas to alternative cheaper fuels, or reduce output. The market will seek a new balance this year

Are APAC’s retail markets full of Eastern promise for oil majors?

• 11 October 2023

Retail fuel markets in APAC are set for continued growth – and big oil is taking notice.

Three challenges to overseas expansion for the Chinese cathode sector

• 11 June 2024

Can Chinese producers of ternary cathodes and precursors look abroad to solve domestic oversupply?

Namibia faces setback as Shell downgrades oil discoveries

• 27 January 2025

Explore Shell's downgraded Namibian oil discoveries in the Orange Basin and the challenges of deepwater exploration. Learn about Namibia's subsurface potential, exploration risks and future prospects for deepwater oil production.

How Asia will drive global gas and LNG investment to 2050

• 12 May 2025

Wood Mackenzie analysts recently took a detailed look at the key developments set to shape the outlook for global gas and LNG through 2050, with a particular focus on Asia.

Angry tweets, a new long march and an escalating trade war

• 12 June 2019

In the latest APAC Energy Buzz, Wood Mackenzie's Asia Pacific Vice Chair, Gavin Thompson, shares the implications of the ongoing US-China trade disputes on the energy sector.