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The global energy industry is going through an unprecedented transition period, and this change is bringing exciting new growth opportunities to the oil and gas (O&G) sector. However, the shift to a net-zero future for carbon emissions means many companies are also facing pricing, energy security, and industry disruption struggles. The energy industry was scarcely out of the news headlines in 2022, specifically regarding price fluctuations, supply challenges, security issues, and demand growth. The main challenge of today’s O&G industry is balancing the transition to net zero while meeting the current demand for fossil fuels as efficiently and sustainably as possible. Meanwhile, the competitive landscape for the future O&G industry is also changing. It is driven by innovation, market transformation, ambitious sustainability goals, and disruptive business models.

The Frost & Sullivan oil & gas team specifically works to identify substantial transformative trends, innovations and growth opportunities. In this study, we provide a concise snapshot of the 10 most dynamic trends and opportunities that we expect to see shaping the O&G industry throughout 2023.