Google’s demanding goals for decarbonisation

• 16 May 2024

Evolving power: the impact of electric vehicles on energy utilities

• 01 March 2024

In this bonus episode from Distributech, Ed is joined by Quinn Nakayama, from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). They have an in-depth discussion on how the rise in EVs is forcing utilities to rethink infrastructure, optimise energy use, and plan for a very different future.

Be of good cheer! | Podcast

• 22 December 2023

On this episode of the Energy Gang, Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Amy Myers Jaffe to reflect on the events and trends that have unfolded across the energy industry in 2023.

COP28: This year’s COP is breaking new ground | Podcast

• 06 December 2023

Ed Crooks is joined by Dr. Melissa Lott and Michael Webber as they dissect the latest energy trends at COP28. Phase out vs phase down is still the big topic, and the team give their take on the future of fossil fuels.

COP28: The Energy Gang on the ground at COP28: the summit so far | Podcast

• 04 December 2023

In the inaugural instalment of our on-the-ground coverage at COP28, Ed Crooks is joined by Amy Harder and Bill Spindle from Cipher to discuss the significant developments unfolding in Dubai.

Can we call COP27 a success? | Podcast

• 18 November 2022

With climate talks wrapping up at COP27, the Energy Gang turn their attention to the critical issues discussed at this year’s summit and what happens next.

The Energy Gang podcast: Saving Build Back Better

• 28 January 2022

President Biden's climate agenda has been reformed. What are the implications for the Build Back Better Act? The gang also looks at EVs, and the growing problems that clean energy is currently facing.

The Energy Gang podcast: with an energy crisis brewing, no peak in sight for emissions

• 14 October 2021

EIA and IEA are out with projections for emissions and fossil fuel consumption. And they don’...

Horizons podcast: Security Alert

• 29 April 2022

Dr. Liz Dennett is joined by Amy Myers-Jaffe, Prakash Sharma and Massimo Di-Odoardo for our latest Horizons podcast: Security Alert. Listen now for a deep dive into the crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Horizons podcast: Plastic surgery

• 14 December 2021

Dr. Liz Dennett joins Dr Lars Borger and Guy Bailey to explore biodegradability, new materials and how could we create a sustainable plastic value chain.

Energy transition outlook: UK

• 17 February 2025

The UK has a renewed focus on accelerating its energy transition and bold plans to create a clean energy superpower. But net zero by 2050 is not yet on course.

U.S. Solar Industry Sees Worst Quarter Since 2020

• 07 June 2022

The U.S. solar industry had its lowest quarter of installations since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business. In Q1 2022, price increases and supply chain constraints continued to suppress the solar market as the industry installed 24% less solar capacity than Q1 2021.

Market searches for new Henry Hub ceiling price as supply/demand response remains unusually muted

• 22 April 2022

The recent run up in natural gas prices - hitting its highest at Henry Hub since 2008 - is a result of more muted market balancing mechanisms than in the past, say analysts from Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VRSK).

Russia-Ukraine war could slow global economic growth to 2.5% this year

• 12 April 2022

Global economic growth could slow to 2.5% year-on-year in 2022 and 0.7% in 2023 due to the Russia-Ukraine war, says Wood Mackenzie.

Bulks most affected by Russia-Ukraine conflict; rising power prices a key concern

• 15 February 2022

Trade dislocations due to sanctions, high power prices and disruption to production facilities in the conflict zone are three major threats to the metals and mining industry as result of escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, says Wood Mackenzie.

Upstream sector on the rebound – but ‘peak uncertainty’ fears weigh in 2022

• 13 December 2021

The oil and gas sector will continue to rebound in 2022, says Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK) But the positive outlook will be tempered by concerns about its future. In its Global Upstream Outlook 2022, Wood Mackenzie points out the upstream industry must respond to the implications of the pledges made at COP26 and governments must set a course for the industry to follow.

China could ease restrictions on Australian coal and increase supply to alleviate power crunch

• 08 October 2021

Wood Mackenzie believes that Chinese authorities could allow customs clearance of stranded Australian thermal coal. In addition, the local governments in Yulin region of Shaanxi province and Inner Mongolia have announced yesterday that they will be increasing coal supply to meet demand.

Upstream oil and gas: record cash flows and peak uncertainty

• 08 October 2021

Wood Mackenzie’s Global Energy Summit Upstream Focus Day has addressed some of the biggest issues facing the industry.

Global energy storage set to triple in 2021

• 07 October 2021

New research from global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VRSK), shows annual global storage deployments will nearly triple year-on-year, reaching 12 GW/28 GWh in 2021. Across the world, economic recovery is top of mind for politicians, with renewable energy integration taking centre stage. Despite disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic, Wood Mackenzie’s Global Energy Storage Outlook, released today, forecasts nearly 1 TWh of total demand from 2021-2030.

High carbon tax could erode up to 60% of Asia’s refining earnings

• 05 October 2021

A high carbon tax could erode up to 60% of Asia’s total refining earnings by 2027, says Wood Mackenzie, at the Global Energy Summit Focus Week.

Drought puts pressure on Brazil’s power sector

• 08 September 2021

The severe drought in Brazil will contribute to an extremely tight power balance in the country, new research from global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VRSK), shows.

Steel sector emissions must fall 75% under 2°C scenario

• 10 August 2021

Carbon emissions in the steel sector must fall by 75% from today’s levels to limit global warming to within 2 degree Celsius (°C), says Wood Mackenzie.

China’s CATL launches sodium-ion battery

• 29 July 2021

China’s CATL unveiled its newly-developed sodium-ion battery at a launch event today.

Slower H2 demand across most commodities in China

• 28 July 2021

Demand across most commodities in China is expected to slow down in the second half of 2021, according to Wood Mackenzie’s new monthly China Economic Focus report.

What would an EU carbon border adjustment mechanism mean?

• 14 July 2021

The EU Commission proposed a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) as part of today’s “Fit for 55” package. James Whiteside, global head of multi-commodity research at Wood Mackenzie, said: “As the first mechanism of its kind, the CBAM is being designed in consultation with industry to avoid unintended consequences. “A CBAM that does not cover a substantial portion of the production chain will encourage carbon leakage - pushing emissions beyond the borders of the EU or shifting competition between EU and non-EU producers to the next stage of the value chain.”

New global wind power life cycle emissions to reach 55 Mt CO2 from 2020-2050

• 08 July 2021

According to Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK), global wind power life cycle emissions will reach 55 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2) from 2020 to 2050, a result of wind power capacity expanding five-fold to 3.7 terawatts from 2020 to 2050. This is roughly equivalent to four times the US’s total power capacity in 2020.

Producing green LNG is key for Australia to remain competitive

• 17 June 2021

Australian producers need to be at the forefront of green LNG to remain competitive, says Wood Mackenzie.

Wood Mackenzie boosts its energy transition data analytics by adding Vestas as a Lens Power® Development Partner

• 12 May 2021

Lens® decision intelligence platform pinpoints strategic investment opportunities in utility-scale renewable generation

Australia releases Budget 2021

• 12 May 2021

Wood Mackenzie experts comment on the recently announced Australia Budget 2021.

China announces 'indefinite suspension of activities' under Strategic Economic Dialogue with Australia

• 06 May 2021

China’s state planner the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced today an “indefinite suspension of all activities under China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue”. Wood Mackenzie experts weigh in on the event.