Energy Sector in Crisis: 40% of Suppliers Report Declining Business Environment
Londen, maandag, 30 juni 2025.
The energy sector faces significant challenges in 2025, with a worrying trend where 40% of supply companies signal a deteriorating business environment. Despite the sector supporting 200,000 qualified jobs, the findings point to potential strategic shifts. Nearly 90% of companies are looking at growth opportunities outside the United Kingdom, indicating a fundamental reshaping of the energy market. The report suggests a critical turning point where traditional energy chains must adapt to a rapidly changing global energy landscape.
Challenges in the Energy Sector
The energy sector is in a critical transformation phase, with 40% of supply companies reporting a deteriorating business environment [1]. Despite the sector currently supporting 200,000 qualified jobs, nearly 90% of companies signal the need to explore growth opportunities outside the United Kingdom [1].
Strategic Shifts
The recent sector report reveals a fundamental reshaping of the energy market. Companies are actively seeking new strategies, particularly in emerging energy segments such as hydrogen and offshore wind [2][3]. OEUK (Offshore Energies UK) emphasises the need for an integrated approach, where traditional energy sources coexist with renewable alternatives [4].
Future Perspectives
The energy transition is clearly manifesting in current market developments. New partnerships, such as the ‘Adura’ joint venture between Shell and Equinor, illustrate the shifting dynamics in the sector [5]. Centrica’s CEO Chris O’Shea signals that the discussion around energy transition is becoming increasingly polarised [6].