Energy

Overview

The energy sector is going through a major shift.

Demand is rising, infrastructure needs major investment, and the move towards cleaner energy is changing how the sector plans, operates, and delivers. At the same time, customers still expect reliability, affordability, and continuity every day.

The challenge is to keep the lights on today while building the energy system of tomorrow.

Current challenges

• Rising demandElectrification, data centres, AI, transport change, and industrial demand are increasing pressure on energy networks. Capacity planning, grid connections, and service reliability all need stronger coordination.
• Infrastructure modernisationMany assets and networks were built for a different era. Modernisation needs clear priorities, accurate asset data, strong delivery control, and investment decisions that balance risk, cost, and long-term value.
• Energy transition deliveryNet zero plans, renewables, storage, and distributed energy resources all require practical delivery. The real challenge is not setting the ambition. It is turning complex transition plans into funded, governed, and deliverable programmes.
• Affordability and cost controlEnergy companies need to invest heavily while keeping services affordable for customers and commercially sustainable for the business. That requires sharper cost visibility, stronger investment governance, and better performance tracking.
• Asset and field visibilityEnergy businesses depend on information from assets, meters, customers, suppliers, field teams, and markets. When that information is fragmented, leaders struggle to make confident decisions on performance, risk, maintenance, and demand.
• Cyber and infrastructure resilienceEnergy infrastructure is critical. As networks become more digital and connected, cyber risk becomes a direct service risk. Stronger controls, clearer incident processes, and better supplier oversight are essential.
• Programme delivery at scaleLarge energy programmes involve regulators, engineers, suppliers, technology teams, finance, field operations, and customers. Without clear ownership, reporting, and decision-making, delivery slows and costs rise.
• Partnerships and portfolio changeJoint ventures, acquisitions, supplier partnerships, and portfolio shifts can create fragmented systems, duplicated processes, and unclear accountability. Integration needs structure from day one.