We surveyed 1,000+ energy leaders. Find out what they told us.

Based on a global survey of senior energy professionals and in-depth interviews with industry experts, this report reveals how energy leaders are responding to rising uncertainty and a changing energy transition.

Discover where opportunities are emerging, how leaders are adapting strategies, where capital is flowing, and what it all means for near-term decision-making across the energy industry.

What’s inside the report

• How the global energy system is changing, and the challenges and opportunities organizations need to prepare for
• Why energy security is becoming a top priority, and how it’s shaping strategic decision-making
• How energy transition priorities are evolving, and the implications for investment

• The outlook for oil and gas, and the future role of hydrocarbons in the global energy mix

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The story behind the numbers

How is global uncertainty reshaping growth in the energy industry?

Heightened geopolitical tensions and economic volatility are weighing on growth expectations across the energy industry. Political risk and global economic conditions are now the most frequently cited constraints on growth, influencing investment confidence and reshaping strategic priorities.

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How is energy security redefining priorities?

As supply chains fragment and geopolitical risk grows, energy security has moved to the centre of strategic decision-making. There is growing consensus around diversification, combining established and emerging energy sources to build resilience. 

This convergence spans traditional divides: oil and gas respondents see expanding renewables as critical to enhancing energy security, while renewables respondents recognize that oil and gas will remain essential to maintaining security over the coming decade. 

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Is the energy transition slowing, or becoming more pragmatic?

Just 52% of global respondents now say the energy transition is accelerating, down from 80% in 2022. While this may suggest a slowdown, the data tells a different story − pointing to a shift toward pragmatism, with leaders prioritizing secure, reliable, and cleaner energy alongside long-term decarbonization goals.

Ambitions remain high, but investment decisions are increasingly driven by economic competitiveness, infrastructure readiness, and market realities. 

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