SPE ATCE 2026: Hormuz crisis puts “energy realism” at center of transition debate

At SPE ATCE 2026, energy economists and industry experts discussed how the prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption is reshaping energy security, investment and transition planning. Panelists called for greater resilience through storage, infrastructure redundancy and sustained oil and gas capacity, warning that historical models and crisis-driven policies may leave energy systems vulnerable to future shocks.