Rystad Energy
A Norwegian energy research and data firm that forecasts oil, gas, power and clean-energy markets for companies, investors and governments.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Company (private)
- Flagship output
- Global Energy Scenarios
- Category
- Macro-economic forecasting
- Tier
- Tier 2: Leading independent energy research house; forecasts widely cited by media and industry.
- Headquarters
- Oslo, Norway
- Coverage
- Global oil, gas, LNG, power, renewables, supply chain and energy-transition forecasts.
- Public access
- Mixed
- Latest activity seen
- 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
Proprietary bottom-up energy databases and models, interpreted by sector analyst teams.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Leadership
- Jarand Rystad, Founder and CEO
- Claudio Galimberti, Chief Economist
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Energy Scenarios | Annual outlook | Annual | Read report | ||
| 12 predictions for the year ahead in energy | Annual outlook | Annual | 2026 | 2026 | Read report |
| A glimpse into energy (podcast) | Podcast | Irregular | 2026 | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Rystad Energy, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Oil faces the largest surplus of any energy market in 2026, possibly above 3 million barrels a day, making sustained prices above $70 unlikely.
2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Rystad Energy: 12 predictions for 2026 in energyLNG supply should rise by about 30 million tonnes, mostly from North America, loosening the market over the next five to six years.
2026 · Horizon: 2026 to 2031 · Source: Rystad Energy: 12 predictions for 2026 in energyNew renewable capacity is forecast to fall about 7% to roughly 650 GW, the first slowdown since the early 2000s, due to Chinese policy and US headwinds.
2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Rystad Energy: 12 predictions for 2026 in energyAI-led data-centre growth is concentrated in the Americas, with the US over 40% of new global capacity and grid access a major constraint.
2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Rystad Energy: 12 predictions for 2026 in energy
Questions about Rystad Energy
What is Rystad Energy?
A Norwegian energy research and data firm that forecasts oil, gas, power and clean-energy markets for companies, investors and governments.
How does Rystad Energy produce its intelligence?
Proprietary bottom-up energy databases and models, interpreted by sector analyst teams.
Where is Rystad Energy based?
Rystad Energy is based in Oslo, Norway.
What does Rystad Energy cover?
Its work covers energy & commodities, climate & environment, technology & ai, geopolitics, with a focus on Global.
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