Among the worst-performing portions of the market of 2025, the energy sector may be ripe for a shake-up. Demand growth for some energy products is slowing while many investors seek to divest their holdings from fossil fuels, prompting companies to reduce their exploration budgets. Advances in renewables throughout much of the world have also threatened to upend some traditional energy outfits, while developments in battery tech have opened up the space to new participants. But the single biggest reason the ...