The MHI 2026 Energy Transition Leaders’ Survey

Are energy executives still confident that net zero global CO₂ emissions by 2050 are achievable? Our new survey says yes—but not without facing down some major challenges. Despite regulatory uncertainty and technological hurdles, 64% of energy leaders still express strong confidence in reaching this critical goal within the next 25 years.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) partnered with Utility Dive to find out how leaders from power, oil & gas and heavy industry in the US, UK, Japan and Singapore are managing the energy transition.

Key insights from the survey include:

• Renewables, AI & carbon capture are driving optimism in the energy transition.
• Policy uncertainty & financing remain the top roadblocks to decarbonization.
• Partnerships & talent are essential to overcoming industry challenges.

As energy leaders double down on innovation and collaboration, what strategies are proving most effective? Download the full report to explore the data.