‘Women In Energy Global Study 2025’
Progress, pressure points, and the AI divide
NES Fircroft and Energy Jobline, supported by POWERful Women and ALLY Energy, are delighted to present the sixth edition of the Women in Energy Global Study, a critical guide to the position and attitudes of women in the global energy industry in 2025.
We hope the data will provide valuable insights for business leaders, managers, recruiters and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) professionals – indeed, anyone needing to attract and retain talent in the modern energy workplace.
Across five continents and what is revealed to be an increasingly diverse and complex set of energy sub-sectors, our report dives into the data to reveal the nature and aspirations of the female energy workforce.
It explores the kinds of jobs women are doing and the level of seniority they are reaching, the career issues they face, what motivates them to contribute their skills to the energy sector, and what they need to truly thrive.
Women in Energy Global Study 2025
The energy sector is transforming – but is it transforming for everyone?
Our latest global study, produced by NES Fircroft and Energy Jobline with support from POWERful Women and ALLY Energy, reveals both progress and persistent challenges for women in energy.
🔑 Key insights from 2,200+ energy professionals worldwide:
✅ AI is accelerating change
50% already use it in their projects, yet 66% say they receive no training.
✅ Optimism vs concern
70% believe AI will positively impact energy in the next 5–10 years, but women and early-career professionals raise ethical red flags.
✅ The talent gap grows
Women are entering technical roles in higher numbers, but remain underrepresented in leadership.
✅ Flexibility is slipping
Hybrid work is holding, but job-sharing and compressed hours are in decline, raising risks of burnout.
✅ Culture is decisive
Women now rank an inclusive, supportive workplace above all else when choosing their next employer.
The message is clear:
Companies that fail to act on inclusion, flexibility, and AI-readiness risk losing the very talent needed to deliver the energy workforce of the future.
👉 Download the Women in Energy 2025 report now
Explore the data, insights, and actions shaping the future of the global energy workforce.
NES Fircroft˛ and Energy Jobline would like to thank our supporting partners ALLY Energy and POWERful Women, and the thousands of energy professionals who took our survey, allowing us to support our clients in advancing gender diversity and inclusion in the workplace and securing the talent they need.
