The energy sector continues to face challenges while leaders continue to leverage opportunities. War uncertainty and geopolitical risks are top of mind, causing delayed or imbalanced oil supplies and deferred 2026 planning for oil and gas production plans. On the positive side, gas development in frontier regions is propelling this year’s leading projects. And to help mitigate power availability needs, AI data-center leaders are building GW campuses and onsite generation stations. Read on for details.
—Theresa Houck, Senior Editor
