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How to tackle the energy trilemma



Balancing energy security, sustainability and affordability is the challenge of our time. Can energy and industrial companies solve this energy trilemma?

Energy markets changed dramatically in 2022 as new political and economic crises placed energy security front and center. As natural gas jumped to record prices, many gas-dependent companies and governments were forced to revisit their energy strategies.

What does that mean for net zero? We surveyed 555 senior executives in energy and industry across 21 countries to find out.

“What used to be a dual dilemma of affordability and sustainability has now become a trilemma of security, sustainability and affordability. We’re seeing a heightened need for more available energy sources, as well as clear mitigation of high energy prices as a result of inflation and supply-demand imbalance to ensure energy remains affordable in every region.”

LORENZO SIMONELLI, CHAIRMAN & CEO, BAKER HUGHES




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Is the energy crisis
a threat to net zero?


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Executives’ top three
to balance energy
security and sustainability


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Which sources of energy
are at the top of the
investment wish list?


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Solar Renewable energy
The availability of technology is
now crucial to the energy transition


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What are the greatest
barriers to investing in
energy transition technology?


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If companies had more
budget, where would they invest?


Transport and logistics and supply chain management

39%

Transport and logistics and supply chain management
Industrial Stock

38%

Increased spending for technology R&D
Pulp & Paper industry

35%

Emissions-management solutions


Read theBaker Hughes Energy Transition Pulseto find out how energy and industry can tackle the energy trilemma — balancing energy security, sustainability and affordability