SECURING
NATIONAL ENERGY SUPPLIES
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SECURING
Anthony Allard, North America EVP, Hitachi Energy
NATIONAL ENERGY SUPPLIES
EXECUTIVE: ANTHONY ALLARD JOB TITLE: NORTH AMERICA EVP COMPANY: HITACHI ENERGY
2025 has taught CSCOs some valuable lessons about international trade, particularly in the energy sector. Securing energy supply chains and becoming less reliant on international supplies will be even more vital in 2026.
To do this more skilled workers are needed, as Hitachi Energy’ s North America EVP Anthony Allard explains:“ As the energy sector evolves, the shortage of workers with both engineering backgrounds and digital competencies poses a risk to achieving climate goals.
“ To address this, we’ re prioritising early talent engagement and expanding educational partnerships to build a robust pipeline of young, skilled professionals.”
4.3 %
Electricity demand surged by 4.3 % in 2024, well above the 3.2 % growth in global GDP, with renewables and nuclear collectively accounting for 80 % of this growth in electricity generation
( source: IEA)
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