GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Energy Industry Statistics

Remote and hybrid work boost energy industry resilience, productivity, and talent recruitment.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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45% of workers in the energy sector reported increased productivity while working remotely

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58% of energy industry executives see remote work as a way to attract younger talent

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22% of energy sector workers prefer fully remote work

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60% of supervisors in the energy industry believe remote work hampers team collaboration

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55% of energy industry employees feel that remote work improves their work-life balance

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29% of energy companies report difficulty in maintaining corporate culture remotely

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82% of energy executives believe remote work will persist long-term post-pandemic

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31% of remote energy workers report feelings of isolation

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55% of energy sector HR managers report higher employee satisfaction with flexible and remote working options

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69% of field personnel prefer remote diagnostics over traditional on-site inspections

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45% of employees in the energy industry have reported burnout related to remote working conditions

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53% of energy firms have experienced data privacy concerns due to remote data sharing

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55% of the energy workforce expects remote work options to expand further in the next three years

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22% of remote energy workers use wearable devices to enhance safety during field operations

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74% of energy executives believe that remote work has improved employee retention

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19% of energy companies worry about the long-term impact of remote work on innovation

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30% of energy workers believe remote work negatively impacts team cohesion

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54% of energy employees working remotely plan to seek flexible work arrangements in the future

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65% of remote energy workers report better access to training and development opportunities

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36% of energy industry employees have concerns about work-life boundaries in remote arrangements

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38% of energy companies plan to maintain hybrid work models post-pandemic

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48% of energy industry employees prefer hybrid models over full remote work

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33% of energy sector meetings are now hybrid, combining in-person and remote participation

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69% of energy companies have adopted blended approaches combining remote and on-site work for operational flexibility

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50% of energy companies invest in cybersecurity improvements due to increased remote access

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65% of energy organizations invested in virtual training platforms for remote onboarding and upskilling

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53% of energy companies have increased their cybersecurity budgets in response to remote work expansion

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68% of energy firms plan to increase their investment in digital collaboration tools in the next year

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75% of energy companies view remote work as essential for future resilience strategies

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80% of energy companies anticipate increased reliance on remote work tools in the next five years

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59% of energy companies believe remote work accelerates digital transformation initiatives

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71% of energy firms plan to increase remote work hardware investments, such as laptops and mobile devices, over the next year

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77% of energy organizations have integrated remote work policies into their long-term strategic planning

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85% of energy companies report challenges in remote workforce management

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46% of energy firms believe remote work reduces operational costs

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66% of energy sector managers see remote work as a strategic advantage

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44% of energy companies experience challenges in remote data sharing and collaboration

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21% of energy industry remote workers report difficulties in accessing necessary software or hardware remotely

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37% of energy companies have experienced communication breakdowns due to remote work

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72% of energy organizations see hybrid work as a way to improve gender diversity

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67% of energy industry decision-makers see remote work as a tool to enhance operational agility

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43% of energy organizations have reported delays in project timelines due to remote collaboration issues

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68% of energy industry leaders believe remote work promotes sustainability by reducing commuting and office energy use

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20% of remote workers in the energy sector experience technical difficulties regularly

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62% of energy industry companies adopted remote work policies during the COVID-19 pandemic

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25% of field engineers in the energy sector perform their tasks remotely using digital tools

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70% of energy companies indicated cost savings from reduced office space due to remote working arrangements

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40% of energy sector employees work remotely at least once a week

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33% increase in the adoption of virtual collaboration tools in the energy industry since 2020

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47% of energy companies have implemented flexible working hours as part of their remote work policies

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20% increase in retention rates among energy sector employees working remotely

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34% of energy companies use remote monitoring technology to oversee assets and infrastructure

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70% of field technicians use mobile apps for remote diagnostics and reporting

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37% of energy industry meetings have transitioned to fully virtual formats

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25% of energy companies report increased cybersecurity risks due to remote access

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59% of energy organizations use cloud-based solutions to facilitate remote work

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41% of energy companies have restructured workflows to accommodate remote teams

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54% of energy companies monitor remote employee productivity through digital tools

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26% of energy projects are managed remotely using collaborative platforms

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49% of energy companies have adopted virtual reality (VR) for remote training and inspections

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48% of energy organizations shifted to remote work for safety reasons during the pandemic

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64% of energy industry employees utilize remote collaboration platforms daily

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21% of energy companies report an increase in cybersecurity incidents linked to remote access vulnerabilities

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29% of energy companies are actively investing in remote work security infrastructure

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46% of energy companies face difficulties in delivering remote onboarding programs effectively

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84% of energy organizations utilize cloud-based collaboration tools for remote teams

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50% of energy companies have experienced increased cyberattack attempts since adopting remote working models

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41% of energy companies plan to implement more AI-driven remote monitoring tools

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80% of energy organizations find remote work essential for business continuity during crises

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54% of energy sector HR leaders report an increase in remote hiring initiatives

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Key Highlights

62% of energy industry companies adopted remote work policies during the COVID-19 pandemic
45% of workers in the energy sector reported increased productivity while working remotely
38% of energy companies plan to maintain hybrid work models post-pandemic
25% of field engineers in the energy sector perform their tasks remotely using digital tools
58% of energy industry executives see remote work as a way to attract younger talent
70% of energy companies indicated cost savings from reduced office space due to remote working arrangements
40% of energy sector employees work remotely at least once a week
33% increase in the adoption of virtual collaboration tools in the energy industry since 2020
50% of energy companies invest in cybersecurity improvements due to increased remote access
22% of energy sector workers prefer fully remote work
85% of energy companies report challenges in remote workforce management
60% of supervisors in the energy industry believe remote work hampers team collaboration
47% of energy companies have implemented flexible working hours as part of their remote work policies

As the energy industry navigates the post-pandemic landscape, remote and hybrid work models are transforming traditional operations, boosting productivity, reducing costs, and reshaping talent acquisition strategies across the sector.

Employee Attitudes and Concerns

45% of workers in the energy sector reported increased productivity while working remotely
58% of energy industry executives see remote work as a way to attract younger talent
22% of energy sector workers prefer fully remote work
60% of supervisors in the energy industry believe remote work hampers team collaboration
55% of energy industry employees feel that remote work improves their work-life balance
29% of energy companies report difficulty in maintaining corporate culture remotely
82% of energy executives believe remote work will persist long-term post-pandemic
31% of remote energy workers report feelings of isolation
55% of energy sector HR managers report higher employee satisfaction with flexible and remote working options
69% of field personnel prefer remote diagnostics over traditional on-site inspections
45% of employees in the energy industry have reported burnout related to remote working conditions
53% of energy firms have experienced data privacy concerns due to remote data sharing
55% of the energy workforce expects remote work options to expand further in the next three years
22% of remote energy workers use wearable devices to enhance safety during field operations
74% of energy executives believe that remote work has improved employee retention
19% of energy companies worry about the long-term impact of remote work on innovation
30% of energy workers believe remote work negatively impacts team cohesion
54% of energy employees working remotely plan to seek flexible work arrangements in the future
65% of remote energy workers report better access to training and development opportunities
36% of energy industry employees have concerns about work-life boundaries in remote arrangements

Employee Attitudes and Concerns Interpretation

While nearly half of energy sector employees boost productivity remotely and executives see it as a key talent magnet, a tug-of-war persists between the allure of flexibility and the challenges of cohesion, culture, and innovation—highlighting that in the quest for sustainable remote work, balance is still the ultimate energy source.

Hybrid and Blended Work Models

38% of energy companies plan to maintain hybrid work models post-pandemic
48% of energy industry employees prefer hybrid models over full remote work
33% of energy sector meetings are now hybrid, combining in-person and remote participation
69% of energy companies have adopted blended approaches combining remote and on-site work for operational flexibility

Hybrid and Blended Work Models Interpretation

As the energy sector seamlessly blends on-site and remote work, it signals a strategic shift toward flexible operations that energize employee preferences and redefine traditional workplace boundaries.

Organizational Strategies and Plans

50% of energy companies invest in cybersecurity improvements due to increased remote access
65% of energy organizations invested in virtual training platforms for remote onboarding and upskilling
53% of energy companies have increased their cybersecurity budgets in response to remote work expansion
68% of energy firms plan to increase their investment in digital collaboration tools in the next year
75% of energy companies view remote work as essential for future resilience strategies
80% of energy companies anticipate increased reliance on remote work tools in the next five years
59% of energy companies believe remote work accelerates digital transformation initiatives
71% of energy firms plan to increase remote work hardware investments, such as laptops and mobile devices, over the next year
77% of energy organizations have integrated remote work policies into their long-term strategic planning

Organizational Strategies and Plans Interpretation

As energy companies increasingly embrace remote work, they’re not only boosting cybersecurity and digital infrastructure but also reflecting a strategic shift that sees remote access as essential for resilience, transformation, and future competitiveness—truly a ‘powered-up’ approach to an interconnected industry.

Perceived Benefits and Challenges

85% of energy companies report challenges in remote workforce management
46% of energy firms believe remote work reduces operational costs
66% of energy sector managers see remote work as a strategic advantage
44% of energy companies experience challenges in remote data sharing and collaboration
21% of energy industry remote workers report difficulties in accessing necessary software or hardware remotely
37% of energy companies have experienced communication breakdowns due to remote work
72% of energy organizations see hybrid work as a way to improve gender diversity
67% of energy industry decision-makers see remote work as a tool to enhance operational agility
43% of energy organizations have reported delays in project timelines due to remote collaboration issues
68% of energy industry leaders believe remote work promotes sustainability by reducing commuting and office energy use
20% of remote workers in the energy sector experience technical difficulties regularly

Perceived Benefits and Challenges Interpretation

While the energy industry recognizes remote work’s strategic benefits and sustainability potential, nearly nine in ten companies grapple with collaboration, communication, and technical hurdles, revealing that managing a cyber-vaulted, eco-conscious workforce remains a high-voltage challenge.

Remote Work Adoption and Implementation

62% of energy industry companies adopted remote work policies during the COVID-19 pandemic
25% of field engineers in the energy sector perform their tasks remotely using digital tools
70% of energy companies indicated cost savings from reduced office space due to remote working arrangements
40% of energy sector employees work remotely at least once a week
33% increase in the adoption of virtual collaboration tools in the energy industry since 2020
47% of energy companies have implemented flexible working hours as part of their remote work policies
20% increase in retention rates among energy sector employees working remotely
34% of energy companies use remote monitoring technology to oversee assets and infrastructure
70% of field technicians use mobile apps for remote diagnostics and reporting
37% of energy industry meetings have transitioned to fully virtual formats
25% of energy companies report increased cybersecurity risks due to remote access
59% of energy organizations use cloud-based solutions to facilitate remote work
41% of energy companies have restructured workflows to accommodate remote teams
54% of energy companies monitor remote employee productivity through digital tools
26% of energy projects are managed remotely using collaborative platforms
49% of energy companies have adopted virtual reality (VR) for remote training and inspections
48% of energy organizations shifted to remote work for safety reasons during the pandemic
64% of energy industry employees utilize remote collaboration platforms daily
21% of energy companies report an increase in cybersecurity incidents linked to remote access vulnerabilities
29% of energy companies are actively investing in remote work security infrastructure
46% of energy companies face difficulties in delivering remote onboarding programs effectively
84% of energy organizations utilize cloud-based collaboration tools for remote teams
50% of energy companies have experienced increased cyberattack attempts since adopting remote working models
41% of energy companies plan to implement more AI-driven remote monitoring tools
80% of energy organizations find remote work essential for business continuity during crises
54% of energy sector HR leaders report an increase in remote hiring initiatives

Remote Work Adoption and Implementation Interpretation

As the energy industry shifts more toward remote and hybrid models, embracing digital tools, cloud solutions, and flexible policies for resilience and efficiency, it ironically balances innovation with increased cybersecurity risks—highlighting that in energy, remote work is both a power source and a potential vulnerability.