--- title: "Survey Insights: An Energy & Chemical Lab Leaders' Report" description: Learn how lab leaders in the chemical and energy industries view AI readiness and informatics scalability, system convergence, vendor flexibility, & tariffs & market volatility. image: https://info.csolsinc.com/hubfs/ebooks/Survey%20Insights%20ebook%20thumbnail%201.png --- ![CSolsLongLogo\_white\_tagline-(1)-(1)](https://info.csolsinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CSolsLongLogo_white_tagline-(1)-(1).png?width=200&height=71&name=CSolsLongLogo_white_tagline-(1)-(1).png "CSolsLongLogo_white_tagline-(1)-(1)") ## An Energy & Chemical Lab Leaders' Report ### Survey Insights ebook   ![Icon](https://info.csolsinc.com/hubfs/Group%25.png) ### What It Is A data-rich report on how digital transformation is changing the chemical and energy industries. Based on a survey of 156 lab informatics leaders, it explores how labs are moving from compliance-driven strategies to growth-focused ones, driven by the rise of AI, system convergence, and external factors like tariffs. ![Icon](https://info.csolsinc.com/hubfs/people.png) ### Who's It’s For This is a must-read for laboratory directors, informatics managers, CIOs, CTOs, QC/QA leaders, and operations executives in the chemical, petrochemical, mining, and energy industries. It's for labs building digital roadmaps, evaluating vendors, or aligning data infrastructure with enterprise goals.  ![Icon](https://info.csolsinc.com/hubfs/gear.png) ### How to Use It Use this ebook when planning your strategic roadmap for 2026. Leverage the key insights to understand industry trends, from AI adoption to vendor flexibility. Apply the "To Do" action items to your own lab, and use the data to justify decisions, budget for future projects, and align your team to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. # Frequently Asked Questions How was the data in this report collected? The insights come from a survey of 156 laboratory informatics leaders across chemical, petrochemical, mining, and energy sectors. Why should my lab pay attention to these trends now? The chemical and energy sectors are navigating rapid changes — AI adoption, shifting regulations, and global market volatility. Understanding how your peers are planning for 2026 gives you a benchmark to evaluate your own roadmap and helps you prepare for vendor flexibility, system convergence, and future compliance pressures before they impact operations. How can CSols help me apply these insights to my lab? While the report provides trends and action items, every lab environment is unique. CSols consultants specialize in tailoring digital strategies to your workflows, compliance requirements, and growth goals. --- [![CSolsLongLogo\_cmyk\_tagline.jpg](https://info.csolsinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-csols.png?width=245&height=95&name=logo-csols.png "CSolsLongLogo_cmyk_tagline.jpg")](https://www.csolsinc.com/) Copyright © 2026 CSols Inc. **U.S. Office** CSols Inc. 750 Prides Crossing, Suite 305 Newark, DE 19713 Tel: (302) 731-5290 Fax: (302) 731-4820 **Canada Office** CSols Canada, Inc. 44 Chipman Hill, Suite 1000 Saint John NB E2L 2A9 Tel: (302) 731-5290 Fax: (302) 731-4820