Industrial electrification is now a security imperative, finds Oxford analysis

Wednesday 22 Apr 2026
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Industrial electrification is becoming a matter of economic security as well as decarbonisation, according to new analysis from researchers at the Environmental Change Institute.

The new report, ‘High Voltage: The global potential for industrial electrification’ finds that continued reliance on fossil fuels leaves 75% of global industry exposed to recurring price shocks, while electrification may offer a pathway to more stable and resilient energy costs.

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