Our Global Energy Transition Outlook 2025 is here, packed with game-changing insights from across the globe.
This year’s outlook presents a significantly brighter view on the global push for cleaner energy. Despite challenges, the commitment to decarbonisation and business optimisation remains unwavering, with energy suppliers, investors, and commercial consumers driving change and striving to meet their net zero goals.
- Improved access to capital: 76% of energy suppliers have launched new projects this year, driven by optimism in M&A and strategic alliances
- Decarbonisation drive: Energy suppliers and commercial consumers are ramping up efforts to decarbonise, with strategic investments and private capital leading the charge
- AI revolution: 85% of energy suppliers are embracing AI to boost efficiency and operations, with AI applications topping the list of promising technologies
- Efficiency focus: 61% of commercial consumers are focusing on energy-saving methods to hit net zero goals, prioritising affordable and reliable energy use
- Innovation leadership: Managing innovation is the top challenge for energy suppliers, with 61% ranking it as the most crucial leadership skill
- Government support: New subsidies and incentives are driving global decarbonisation, though regulatory hurdles remain a significant concern.
Our survey results showcase a global energy sector at a pivotal moment in the transition to cleaner energy. With improving financial conditions and a growing emphasis on decarbonisation for energy suppliers, investors, and commercial consumers, the energy economy's commitment to climate change goals remains strong.
Jeffrey Whittle, Global Sector Leader - Energy & Natural Resources and Richard Cockburn, UK Sector Leader - Energy & Natural Resources
