Energy Transition

Despite immediate financial pressures, our research suggests that energy and industrials companies will likely continue to prioritize moving to cleaner energy sources in the longer term.

The chemical industry plays a crucial role in developing innovative solutions to emissions reduction and the transition toward a sustainable global economy.

The US petrochemical industry is facing profound shifts that will potentially redefine it by 2030. Companies can turn these shifts into opportunities by focusing on areas such as strategy, M&A, digitalization, innovation, and talent.

Advanced science and technology have made it possible for scientists to design new, purpose-driven materials that may be engineered to outperform naturally occurring materials.

As cost parity approaches and the focus on sustainability grows, most industrial manufacturers are moving toward the electrification of industrial fleets, processes, and spaces, in line with the broader energy transition taking place across the economy.

Smart energy management allows electric power providers and industrial companies to generate value from connected, smart building systems.

As oil and gas companies slowly transition to a low-carbon world, four archetypes emerge—each with distinct metrics for success and value-creation opportunities.

Despite supply headwinds, labor shortages, and an uncertain economic environment, the manufacturing industry continues to surpass the expectations of previous years. To maintain this growth, leaders should leverage digital technologies, adopt strategies for the future of work, and drive supply chain resiliency. Our 2023 outlook explores five manufacturing industry trends that can help organizations turn risks into advantages and capture growth.

Explore the investment choices and strategies of global upstream oil & gas producers amid high oil prices and sustained financial discipline.

Refiners and petrochemical producers should rethink long-term strategies and value proposition to boost their competitive edge in the face of disruption.

Transforming their asset portfolio is no longer a choice for oil, gas, and chemical companies—it’s a necessity. While companies understand the imperative to change, the choice between staying and competing for the remaining value in existing businesses and embracing energy transition is not an easy one.

A utility decarbonization framework to renew supply, reshape demand, and refuel end uses.

Climate change makes it imperative that utilities double down on carbon mitigation–as the cost of carbon-proofing is lower than the cost of inaction.

From a peak of 10% in 2014, yearly oil and gas mergers and acquisitions (M&A) now constitutes only 3% of the industry’s market capitalization. Will M&A activity continue to fall given economic and geopolitical pressures, and what’s in store for 2023 overall? Our annual oil and gas M&A outlook reveals five trends that could reshape the dealmaking landscape and provide inroads to profitable opportunities in the year ahead—and beyond.

Companies in the electric power sector need to develop a longer-term vision for supply chain resilience, security, and sustainability.

A strategic collaboration to bring insight and thought leadership about the energy transition: The Deloitte Research Center for Energy & Industrials is pleased to collaborate with the Center for Energy, Development and the Global Environment (EDGE) at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business on a series of co-authored publications focused on clean energy pathways in the energy transition.

The road to net-zero emissions is not only a complex one, but also riddled with misconceptions. We look at five common perceptions around renewable energy transition—and the actual ground reality.

The pursuit of net-zero emissions is placing a lot of pressure on engineering and construction companies to lower the carbon footprint of new and retrofit construction. But the amount of capital needed to meet that goal can be an added challenge. Explore strategies to help the industry increase sustainability in construction—while keeping costs under control.

While wind and solar PV technologies are rapidly expanding, nobody knows what alternative energy technologies lie around the corner, let alone which ones will be adopted at scale. What are the potential paths forward for low-carbon energy options, and what factors could accelerate their development and deployment and help lead to a low-carbon future?     Save for later

Many financial executives view decarbonization as a costly undertaking rather than an investment. How can energy and manufacturing organizations help shift their financial executives to embrace the steps needed to usher society toward a net-zero future? Explore our decarbonization strategy report and learn how going green can create economic value as well as sustainability.

Innovative business models to strengthen hydrogen infrastructure

There are incentives for companies to invest in energy transition—due to headwinds in traditional energy and significant subsidies for emerging energy markets. But obstacles exist spanning value chain security, technological uncertainty, and scale. How can joint ventures in markets such as hydrogen help mitigate these risks and gain market share?