The energy industry is a standard term for all of the industries involved in the production and trade of energy, including fuel mining, manufacturing, refining and supply. Modern society consumes great amounts of fuel, and the energy industry is an essential part of the infrastructure and upholding of society in almost all countries.

• The petroleum industry, including oil companies, petroleum refiners, fuel transport and customer sales at gas stations

• The gas industry, including natural gas extraction, and coal gas manufacture, as well as distribution and sales.

• The electrical power industry, including electricity generation, electric power distribution and sales.

• The coal industry.

• The nuclear power industry.

• The renewable energy industry, comprising alternative energy and sustainable energy companies, including those involved in hydroelectric power, wind power, and solar power generation, and the production, supply and sale of substitute fuels.

• Traditional energy industry based on the collection and distribution of firewood, the use of which, for cooking and heating, is particularly common in poorer countries.