ENERGY OUTLOOK 2026
RESILIENCE, RISK, AND THE ROAD AHEAD
ENERGY OUTLOOK 2026
RESILIENCE, RISK, AND THE ROAD AHEAD
ENERGY OUTLOOK 2026
RESILIENCE, RISK, AND THE ROAD AHEAD
Our Energy Outlook 2026 report asked 650 senior leaders from across the energy sector how they plan to meet future energy demand.
The respondents span energy companies, investors, EPC/Service providers, and energy-intensive consumers – located in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, the UK, and the U.S.
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Our Energy Outlook 2026 report asked 650 senior leaders from across the energy sector how they plan to meet future energy demand.
The respondents span energy companies, investors, EPC/Service providers, and energy-intensive consumers – located in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, the UK, and the U.S.
Or, explore the headlines below...
Our Energy Outlook 2026 report asked 650 senior leaders from across the energy sector how they plan to meet future energy demand.
The respondents span energy companies, investors, EPC/Service providers, and energy-intensive consumers – located in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, the UK, and the U.S.
Or, explore the headlines below...
Five key findings from our global survey
Grid connection challenges, capacity issues, and shifting policy are delaying new energy production
Systemic grid constraints, compounded by permitting delays and regulatory uncertainty, are holding back nearly a quarter of new capacity worldwide.
Project cost escalation and delays are reshaping energy development
Project costs have jumped between 20-23% from quotation to construction, depending on the energy sub-sector, forcing more than half of all firms to renegotiate contracts.
Self-generation is emerging as a solution to long-term supply issues
Large energy users, such as industrial manufacturers, expect to self‑generate around 23% of their power within 1–3 years.
Technology is vital for demand management
When physical projects stall, companies pivot to extract more output from existing assets. Tech budgets for energy‑supply performance are expected to rise by around 15.6% in 2026.
Early regulatory and community engagement is key
Most businesses see the value in engaging with regulators early, but community engagement lags. Projects that involve communities from the outset are more likely to accelerate progress.
The findings are informed by seven insight areas
explored in our report. Explore the insights by selecting an area below:
The findings are informed by seven insight areas explored in our report.
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T: +1 346 998 7859
UK Sector Leader – Energy & Natural Resources
T: +44 (0)117 989 6928
