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Energy’s rising importance is matched by regulatory scrutiny

Offshore gas rigs are silhouetted against the setting sun on May 10, 2024, near Fort Morgan, AL.
Photo: J. David Ake/Getty Images

Government concern about the state of the energy markets has led to new rules, and to action by regulators targeted at the energy and commodity sector.

Energy is a booming business which has attracted a significant group of new corporates as demand and importance have increased and the diverse options for its production have multiplied. The challenges of climate change and current geopolitical conflicts have only accentuated the opportunities.

This rise in importance has systemic implications