{
  "id": 7232537,
  "title": "Energy enters a new age of disorder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/energy-enters-a-new-age-of-disorder-7232537",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-14T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/09/14/energy-enters-a-new-age-of-disorder/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The energy industry finds itself in a new era of disorder, as leaders from various sectors must rally together to confront the challenges that lie ahead. The modern energy system, once built upon a stable post-war and post-Cold War foundation, now faces a complex and unpredictable global landscape. This landscape is marked by fragmentation, conflict, and a growing trend towards strategic autonomy. From maritime chokepoints to climate change, energy executives must navigate a multitude of risks and opportunities. The UAE's Crown Prince recently highlighted the complexity of the global energy landscape, emphasizing the need for greater integration and resilience. As countries strive for self-sufficiency, they may resort to using their control over resources as a form of leverage, potentially leading to a vicious cycle of hostility and dependency. While renewable energy offers a path to energy security, it also brings its own set of vulnerabilities. The traditional powers that once led global efforts are now unpredictable and less inclined to cooperate. In this volatile environment, energy executives must formulate strategies to ensure the continued delivery of essential energy services, while also harnessing the transformative potential of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The challenge lies in finding ways to spread the benefits of these innovations beyond a select few, rather than fueling further competitive tensions.",
  "summary": "“War is too important to be left to the generals,” said Georges Clemenceau, France’s victorious prime minister in the First World War. Energy executives keenly anticipate Adipec in Abu Dhabi at the start of November. For the energy industry to confront a new era of disorder, it needs leaders from its own ranks, but also from across global society – politics, government, science, media and the…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Energy enters a new age of disorder",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/energy-enters-a-new-age-of-disorder",
        "published": "2026-09-14T03:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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