Five Takeaways From the BNEF Barrel of Tomorrow Summit

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By Michelle Ma, Naureen S Malik, and Erin Ailworth

September 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM UTC

Updated on

September 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM UTC

A few key forces — President Donald Trump, the rise of artificial intelligence and global electrification — have compelled companies across the energy spectrum to adjust their sustainability goals and investment priorities.

That was the message from executives, investors and industry leaders at BloombergNEF’s Barrel of Tomorrow in the Age of AI Summit in Houston on Thursday.