Ten Things the Energy Industry Needs to Watch in 2026 | December 2025

The past 12 months have witnessed unprecedented geopolitical disruptions via trade tensions and "hot" conflicts, continued bifurcation in oil trade — and in the pace of the energy transition — and renewed industry enthusiasm for the long-term prospects for oil and gas. As 2026 draws near, here are 10 of the biggest questions Energy Intelligence will be tracking in the new year.