This article examines the critical transformation of the energy industry. It addresses the shift towards renewable energy and decarbonization, the challenges posed by organizational silos, and the essential role of Chief Data Officers (CDOs) in leading this change towards a sustainable, data-driven future.

The energy sector faces three key challenges: combating the climate crisis, securing supply, and controlling prices. To address these, companies are leveraging data and AI to optimize operations and transform the entire value chain. Additionally, support functions like HR, procurement, finance, and marketing can also use data to improve performance.