Oil prices at $100 a barrel? What else is on the horizon for the energy sector in 2022

In this latest in our series on ESG investing, Mike Scott assesses the global energy outlook ahead for 2022. Although oil and gas prices are healthy, energy firms will need to stay focused on net zero and emissions targets, and keep an eye on growth areas like hydrogen and other renewable energy sources.

On the face of it, life is good for energy companies – crude oil prices are predicted to be heading towards $100 per barrel and gas prices are equally robust.