Oil & Gas Insights

Bain Insights help executives navigate the shifting sands of the oil, gas and alternative energy markets. 

Chemicals
Energy’s Capital Projects Reset: Faster, Smarter, Leaner

As costs rise and delays abound, executives are rethinking their approaches to capital projects.

Snap ChartMar 14, 2025
Agribusiness
Energy Executive Agenda 2025: New Challenges, New Innovations

Our latest survey finds executives facing rising costs, surging demand, and a long to-do list.

Energy and Natural Resource Executive PulseMar 7, 2025
Aerospace & Defense
Preparing for the Next Leap in Renewable Fuels

Bain partners discuss the current landscape, strategies for securing resources and funding, and navigating investment decisions in times of uncertainty.

WebinarMar 4, 2025
Chemicals
Renewable Fuels: Seizing the Generational Opportunity

Leading companies are separating signal from noise and investing in a strategy reflecting their strengths.

BriefFeb 25, 2025
Energy & Natural Resources
Energy & Natural Resources M&A

Making deal economics work in a record year.

M&A ReportFeb 4, 2025
Agribusiness
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Supply Race Is On

European production is projected to fall nearly 20% short of mandate-driven demand by 2030, a big opportunity for global feedstock suppliers and refiners that invest now.

Snap ChartDec 10, 2024
Chemicals
Will vs. Wallet: Consumers Want Green Energy, but Not at Any Cost

The lack of customers willing to pay higher prices to fund capital investments continues to hinder the energy transition.

BriefDec 10, 2024

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Construction & Infrastructure
The Carbon Removal Crisis: Are Companies Doing Enough?

The importance of carbon removal to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement continues to urgently grow.

ClimeworksDec 4, 2024
Advanced Manufacturing & Services
Business Breakthrough Barometer 2024

The annual pulse check from leading business on the net zero transition.

WBCSDOct 31, 2024
Energy & Natural Resources
US Annual Power Generation Additions to More Than Triple

Renewable energy and storage resources comprise more than 90% of planned capacity additions, which will require unprecedented capital investments.

Snap ChartOct 18, 2024
Energy & Natural Resources
Improving Capital Project Delivery Systems

Bain experts reveal how top energy companies are revolutionizing their capital project delivery to excel in cost, timing, and quality in the energy transition.

WebinarOct 9, 2024
Energy & Natural Resources
Winning in the Energy Transition, One Step at a Time

Forget 2050. The next 5 to 15 years will make or break the race to net zero.

The Visionary CEO’s Guide to SustainabilitySep 9, 2024
Energy & Natural Resources
M&A Midyear Report 2024: Dealmakers Mine Multiple Sources of Value

Companies are looking for cost and growth, not just one or the other.

ReportJul 9, 2024
Energy & Natural Resources
How to Win Clean Hydrogen Bids

As competitive projects ramp up worldwide, here are five keys to developing successful bids.

InfographicJun 21, 2024
Energy & Natural Resources
Beyond the Stage Gate: Capital Projects in the Energy Transition

Leading energy and natural resource companies are rethinking their capital deployment model to succeed in the energy transition.

BriefJun 6, 2024
Mining
The State of Gender Representation in the UK Energy Industry—and What to Do About It

Bain & Company collaborated with POWERful Women to produce their 2024 Annual State of the Nation report.

ReportMay 22, 2024
Advanced Manufacturing & Services
Southeast Asia's Green Economy 2024 Report

Moving the needle

ReportApr 15, 2024
Energy & Natural Resources
Reality Check: Energy and Natural Resource Executive Pulse 2024

Executives expect a slower energy transition as it gets more difficult to generate returns and progress diverges across regions.

BriefMar 14, 2024
Advanced Manufacturing & Services
Betting Big on Biofuels

Bain partners discuss how companies can use biofuels to stay ahead of the energy transition curve.

WebinarNov 16, 2023
Oil & Gas
The Energy Transition’s Other Big Puzzle: Making the Math Work

Strong investment returns are within reach for companies that focus on the fundamentals and aren’t afraid to get creative.

The Visionary CEO’s Guide to SustainabilityNov 13, 2023
Mining
Building Resilience in Your Business Strategy: Four Imperatives for Leaders

Traditional approaches to resilience don’t rise to today’s challenges.

The Visionary CEO’s Guide to SustainabilityNov 13, 2023
Transportation
Corporate Climate Stocktake 2023

Based on input from more than 300 of the world’s largest emitters and a data-based analysis of eight key transition sectors, this report offers the most sophisticated picture to date of business progress toward net zero, underscoring critical areas of focus for COP28 discussions.

ReportOct 31, 2023
Oil & Gas
Beyond the Megawatt: Optimizing Impact of Clean Energy Procurement

A research paper by Bain, The Nature Conservancy, and the Clean Energy Buyers Institute (CEBI) showcases growing demand for purpose-driven energy procurement.

ReportSep 18, 2023
Oil & Gas
State of the Transition 2023: Global Energy and Natural Resource Executive Perspectives

Bain’s third annual survey on the energy transition finds executives increasing investments in low-carbon businesses, but skeptical of consumers’ willingness to pay more.

Energy & Natural Resources ReportSep 7, 2023
Oil & Gas
The Dual Challenge of the Energy Transition Is Urgent and Unprecedented

Meeting the growing demand for energy while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions is the central challenge of the 21st century.

Energy & Natural Resources ReportSep 7, 2023
Oil & Gas
The Energy Transition: Fragmented, Disorderly, and Ripe with Opportunity

Companies that capitalize on the transition’s bottlenecks and scarcities will unlock both shareholder value and a smoother transition for the world.

Energy & Natural Resources ReportSep 7, 2023
Oil & Gas
Willing but Not Able? The Energy Transition Has a Scaling Problem

Emerging leaders are identifying tailored solutions for scaling up tomorrow’s energy systems.

Energy & Natural Resources ReportSep 7, 2023
Oil & Gas
Four Imperatives for Building Resilience in Energy and Natural Resources

The traditional focus on near-term risks leaves companies vulnerable to long-term challenges.

Energy & Natural Resources ReportSep 7, 2023
Utilities & Renewables
The Energy Transition’s Other Big Puzzle: Making the Math Work

Strong investment returns are within reach for companies that focus on the fundamentals and aren’t afraid to get creative.

Energy & Natural Resources ReportSep 7, 2023
Energy & Natural Resources
Southeast Asia’s Green Economy 2023 Report

Taking action today can pave the way for a green future in Southeast Asia.

ReportJun 6, 2023
Energy & Natural Resources
Creating the Workforce for an Oil and Gas Industry in Transition

Can the industry attract and retain the diverse talent it needs to thrive in the era of new energy?

BriefMay 31, 2023
Energy & Natural Resources
Energy Transition: Delivering Capital Projects On Time and On Budget

Leading project owners are exploring more collaborative, win-win relationships with contractors.

BriefMay 10, 2023
Energy & Natural Resources
Unlocking Hydrogen Projects with a Customer-Centric Approach

Securing long-term offtake agreements is key to the success of clean hydrogen projects.

BriefJan 24, 2023
Agribusiness
Energy Executives Have a Rosier Picture of their Companies’ Inclusivity

Navigating the energy transition will require keeping experienced employees content while attracting new talent with diverse skills.

Snap ChartDec 6, 2022
Energy & Natural Resources
Energy and Natural Resource Executives Say Reducing Emissions Is a Key Priority

Bain’s research finds that most say a commitment to net zero is also critical.

Snap ChartAug 29, 2022
Energy & Natural Resources
Energy and Natural Resource Executives See Opportunities in the Transition

Capital allocation in new growth areas has increased, and most executives expect to see a significant contribution to revenue by 2030.

Snap ChartAug 11, 2022
Automotive
EV Charging Shifts into High Gear

As money flows into electric vehicle charging infrastructure and services, the sector is poised to expand dramatically, creating opportunities for companies.

BriefJul 20, 2022
Agribusiness
Southeast Asia primed for investments to bridge sustainability opportunities

Bain & Company's Dale Hardcastle discusses the findings from the latest Southeast Asia's Green Economy report and the region's commitment to net-zero targets with CNBC's Sri Jegarajah on Street Signs Asia.

VideoJun 21, 2022
Agribusiness
Energy and Natural Resources Operations: Managing through Disruptions

Operations chiefs are more visible and under more pressure than ever before, as they balance traditional priorities with sustainability efforts.

Energy & Natural Resources ReportJun 14, 2022
Agribusiness
Improving Sustainability and Circularity in Plastics

Recycling rates are growing, but still far from where they need to go.

Energy & Natural Resources ReportJun 14, 2022
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