At CERAWeek 2025 in Houston, Texas, discussions revolved around recalibrating the energy transition towards bankable projects and infrastructure readiness. Emphasis was placed on balancing security, affordability, and climate impact in the evolving energy landscape. The need for innovative solutions for tough decarbonization challenges, including long-duration energy storage and hard-to-abate sectors like industry, was highlighted. While no single 'silver bullet' exists, the focus is on developing a suite of tailored solutions as an all-of-the-above approach. Technologies such as CO2 capture, hydrogen, geothermal energy, and long-duration storage were identified as pivotal for achieving net zero by 2050 through scalable solutions across different sectors and regions. The conference showcased optimism towards the future of decarbonization, stressing the importance of gigaton-scale solutions to address global challenges. CO2 capture and hydrogen were recognized as critical technologies, with a call for pragmatic policies to accelerate their adoption. The significance of proving real-world feasibility through projects like the Petra Nova Carbon Capture Facility was underscored as a pathway to scalable decarbonization solutions. Such projects, although requiring risk-taking, are seen as worthy investments that can drive the transition towards a decarbonized future. As the energy industry navigates policy uncertainties, there is a growing trend of 'wait and see' among project developers in the US. However, success stories like the Petra Nova project illustrate the value of taking risks and being innovative in funding approaches. The combination of emerging start-ups, established companies, and a new wave of engineers dedicated to decarbonization indicates a promising path towards a sustainable energy future.