Wood Mackenzie Limited is a global research and consulting firm focused on energy and natural resources, including the chemical value chain. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the company provides data, analytics, and independent market insight across oil and gas, power and renewables, metals and mining, and petrochemicals.
For the chemical industry, Wood Mackenzie covers upstream feedstocks through to polymers and key derivatives, analyzing supply–demand balances, trade flows, price drivers, cost competitiveness, assets and capacity developments, and integration with refining. Its subscription platforms, datasets, and advisory work support strategic planning, market outlooks, investment screening, and due diligence for producers, refiners, traders, investors, and policymakers. The firm also assesses themes affecting chemicals such as the energy transition, emissions, recycling, and regulatory change, providing forward-looking scenarios and benchmarks used across the sector.