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The Next Oil Boom Is Coming–and It Could Be the Last

June 14, 2021 By Analysis.org

The Postpandemic Market Recovery Is Likely to Lead to the Highest Oil Demand Growth in History, but It Will Be Short Lived, Giving Way to a More Enduring Transition to Clean Energy Sources

BOSTON – Economies opening up after the COVID-19 pandemic will release huge pent-up demand for travel, products, and services requiring oil, leading to one of the strongest-ever growth periods for oil demand over the next two years. But this supercycle will be unlike any we have seen before. It will come more quickly and last for a shorter period—as little as 18 months—than earlier booms, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

The report, titled The Last Oil Price Boom May Be in Sight, reveals how a supercycle can support the transition to low-carbon fuels and accelerate movement away from fossil fuels. Higher oil prices can not only incentivize consumers to moderate their oil consumption and switch to low-carbon energy sources at the same price or less, but they can also generate higher profits for oil producers, thus freeing up more capital for low-carbon investments.

the rise in oil prices is likely to be short lived
The rise in oil prices is likely to be short lived.

Energy transitions are already underway as policymakers and companies seek to curb emissions and tackle climate change, slowing the rate of growth in demand. With the oil market system becoming increasingly flexible, and both supply and demand more elastic than in the past, this oil boom could be the world’s last.

Jamie Webster, a senior director at the BCG Center for Energy Impact and a coauthor of the report, said, “The impact of this next, and likely final, boom in oil prices will be significant, and it will accelerate the transition to a more sustainable global economy. A rise in prices, coupled with postpandemic stimulus targeted at rebuilding in a more environmentally friendly way, will see many countries step up investment in renewable energy and electric-vehicle charging networks.”

Growing consumer interest in oil-dependent activities such as leisure travel, together with a return to global economic growth, are set to boost oil consumption over the coming years, fueled by substantial savings amassed during lockdowns. More oil will also be required as manufacturers rethink supply chain strategies in the wake of recent disruption, transporting more products and components to boost inventories above prepandemic levels. In addition, spending cuts during the pandemic could create a supply crunch as demand soars. Investment in oil and gas companies’ upstream businesses fell by 34% in 2020 following the pandemic-induced decline in demand.

However, the rise in oil prices is likely to be short lived. The oil industry has become more responsive to changing external conditions, with smaller and faster production projects, lower costs, and a better ability to balance market supply and demand. Consumers are also increasingly able to adjust their oil consumption in the face of higher oil prices, choosing among options that include electric vehicles and hybrid work models. The period of increased revenues also gives oil producers a chance to invest in a lower-carbon future and repair their balance sheets.

“Producers and oil consumers alike should use this opportunity as a catalyst to prepare for the lower-carbon world ahead” said Maurice Berns, a BCG managing director and senior partner and a coauthor of the report. “Producers should accelerate deployment of capital in areas like hydrogen, renewables, and carbon capture. Heavy consumers can transition to fuel from sustainable feedstock and use technologies such as advanced analytics to optimize consumption, addressing both the price of oil and its attendant emissions.”

A copy of the report can be downloaded here.

To arrange an interview with one of the authors, please contact Eric Gregoire at +1 617 850 3783 or [email protected].

About Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders—empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact.

Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fueled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place.

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