Wood Mackenzie
Research and consultancy group providing data, forecasts and analysis on energy, renewables and natural resources for companies, investors and governments.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Company (private)
- Owner
- Owned by Veritas Capital (private equity, since 2023)
- Also known as
- WoodMac
- Flagship output
- Energy Transition Outlook
- Category
- Macro-economic forecasting
- Also covers
- Risk event data & monitoring
- Tier
- Tier 1: Global energy and resources research house; annual outlooks and price forecasts widely cited by boards and media.
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Coverage
- Global energy, power, renewables, metals and mining; commodity prices, investment, macro.
- Public access
- Mixed
- Latest activity seen
- 8 Jan 2026
- Evidence
- Active in 2025 to 26
How it produces intelligence
Large analyst teams with asset-level models and commodity, macro and investment forecasts.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Leadership
- Simon Flowers, Chairman and Chief Analyst
- Peter Martin, Chief Economist
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Transition Outlook | Annual outlook | Annual | Read report | ||
| Five themes shaping the energy world | Annual outlook | Annual | Five themes shaping the energy world in 2026 | 8 Jan 2026 | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Wood Mackenzie, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Forecasts global GDP growth slowing to 2.5% in 2026 from 2.8%, with tariffs a drag.
8 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Wood Mackenzie: Five themes shaping the energy world in 2026Expects Brent to average about USD 59/bbl in 2026, around USD 10 below 2025, as supply growth outpaces demand.
8 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Wood Mackenzie: Five themes shaping the energy world in 2026Sees energy and resources supply investment falling 4% to USD 1.58tn in 2026, partly as China trims solar and wind incentives.
8 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Wood Mackenzie: Five themes shaping the energy world in 2026Expects LNG prices to enter a long slump as new US and Qatari supply arrives.
8 Jan 2026 · Horizon: to early 2030s · Source: Wood Mackenzie: Five themes shaping the energy world in 2026Predicts solar and wind capacity will overtake coal and gas capacity for the first time in 2026, reaching about 4,000 GW.
8 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Wood Mackenzie: Five themes shaping the energy world in 2026
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Questions about Wood Mackenzie
What is Wood Mackenzie?
Research and consultancy group providing data, forecasts and analysis on energy, renewables and natural resources for companies, investors and governments.
How does Wood Mackenzie produce its intelligence?
Large analyst teams with asset-level models and commodity, macro and investment forecasts.
Where is Wood Mackenzie based?
Wood Mackenzie is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
What does Wood Mackenzie cover?
Its work covers energy & commodities, macroeconomy, climate & environment, geopolitics, with a focus on Global.
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