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The Energy Risk List: 10 Challenges Ahead

Energy demand is rising fast, volatility is here to stay, and AI is reshaping consumption. As trade tensions and fossil fuel shocks scramble prices, inaction grows costlier.

This report reveals 10 critical energy risks no executive leader can ignore. Miss them and face soaring costs and setbacks.

 

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The Energy Risk Map Has Changed


According to Gartner nergy risk is deeply entangled, impacting every part of the global economy. For executive leaders, energy is no longer the stable, always-available resource it once was.

Clean energy ambitions, geopolitical tensions and digital transformation are converging to increase exposure across every sector.

The Top 10 Energy Risks That Matter Now


"Energy and utility organizations are making real progress — modernizing grids, investing in clean tech and navigating complex regulatory terrain. But the pace of change isn’t fast enough to match the scale of disruption. Executive leaders can't afford to wait.

This report outlines 10 critical energy risks that demand immediate attention. Waiting for the system to catch up could mean soaring costs, supply shocks and strategic setbacks."

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Gartner®, The Energy Risk List: 10 Challenges Ahead, 18 July 2025, by Lauren Wheatley, Lloyd Jones, Sarah Watt

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