<p>As the world looks forward to 2021, Covid-19 and its continuing impact on energy demand will likely remain the background against which other significant events will unfold. Yet, by any measure, 2021 will be a significant year for the industry. Policy changes arising from the COP-26 meeting in November, the potentially game-changing transformation of energy in the US post the November 2020 election, and the launch of the 14th Five-Year Plan in China will all have repercussions, adding to the uncertainties the sector is already facing.</p>
