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New research: 71% of energy leaders globally say capital is available, but only 29% see enough investable energy projects due to constraints and interdependencies

$JPress releaseOct 27, 2026, 5:00 AM ETRead the release

Jacobs published The Energy Readiness Equation, a survey of 600 senior energy-sector decision makers across the U.S., U.K., Germany, Singapore and Australia. The headline finding is a delivery gap: 71% of energy leaders say capital is available, but only 29% see both enough capital and enough investable projects, citing permitting, regulatory uncertainty, grid access, skills and supply-chain constraints. More than three-quarters expect at least 25% of major energy infrastructure projects to face delay or cost overruns over the next three years, and 57% say infrastructure outside their direct control is a major or critical constraint.

Key figures

Survey respondents
600
Capital available pct
71%
Expect project delays pct
76+
Enough capital and projects pct
29%
External infrastructure constraint pct
57%

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