A new report by ClimateAI showcases a significant change in how the energy sector is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). This reordering underscores the truly transformative potential of AI. The Powering Possible 2025 report finds that 73% of surveyed companies are already using artificial intelligence in nearly every major business function. Whatever the reason, this trend seems to indicate a move away from pilot projects to nationwide rollout. It illustrates the growing awareness that AI is key to achieving greater efficiency and innovation.
We’ll be debating the report’s findings at the ENACT Majlis event in Abu Dhabi on October 31, 2025. It’s the product of over 850 of the world’s top experts in energy, technology, AI, academia, and finance. Among the biggest takeaways, one in five surveyed companies has fully adopted agentic AI to automate complex, long-term decision-making processes. While seemingly small, this development marks a significant innovation in the technology’s contribution to improving overall operational efficiency in an increasingly competitive environment.
Cybersecurity Concerns Over Cost
Now that organizations are all in on incorporating AI into their own operations, cybersecurity has rapidly become the top challenge to adoption. 49% of respondents listed cybersecurity risks as the top barrier, ahead of cost as a concern. This change represents a public acknowledgment of the increasing concern over harmful vulnerabilities tied to the use or development of AI technologies.
Brad Smith is right to highlight that delivering on the promise of the AI age and the energy transition will take more than ambition. It does take the right partnerships and a mindset of innovation to address these challenges in the best way possible.
Investment Surge in AI and Digital Infrastructure
Firms are making historic increases in their investments in AI and digital fabric. Almost nine in ten have announced this move as of 2024, demonstrating a deep dedication to AI. This increase is consistent with the global strategic shift that has been called for by leaders around the world in the field. Al Jaber is currently the managing director and group CEO of ADNOC. He emphasized the profound, day-to-day impacts AI is already making on the energy sector.
“AI is no longer a future promise for the energy sector; it’s delivering real impact today from predictive maintenance to AI-optimised grids.” – Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber
The report highlights exciting new AI technologies that are helping cities move beyond a reactive approach to operations. They’re helping to address some of the most pressing challenges facing today’s fast-evolving energy landscape.
Expert Contributions and Future Discussions
The new Powering Possible 2025 report has received learned endorsements from distinguished institutions such as the International Energy Agency and TotalEnergies. Taken together, their contributions paint a picture of the far-reaching ways that AI could transform energy systems around the world.
The next ENACT Majlis event will feature these lively debates – stay tuned! Over 80 decision-makers from the public and private sectors, including energy, finance, technology, and government, will be in attendance. Together, we’ll set a vision for the future of energy systems and discuss how AI can help make this evolution possible.
