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Biomethane can offer key energy security benefits
It’s a flexible, homegrown energy source that can slot into existing natural gas infrastructure
And investment in biomethane mainly flows into domestic industries, supporting jobs & local supply chains ➡️ iea.li/455HgXs
It’s a flexible, homegrown energy source that can slot into existing natural gas infrastructure
And investment in biomethane mainly flows into domestic industries, supporting jobs & local supply chains ➡️ iea.li/455HgXs
January 17, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Biomethane can offer key energy security benefits
It’s a flexible, homegrown energy source that can slot into existing natural gas infrastructure
And investment in biomethane mainly flows into domestic industries, supporting jobs & local supply chains ➡️ iea.li/455HgXs
It’s a flexible, homegrown energy source that can slot into existing natural gas infrastructure
And investment in biomethane mainly flows into domestic industries, supporting jobs & local supply chains ➡️ iea.li/455HgXs
Global renewable capacity is on track to more than double over the next five years – led by solar PV
But as renewables' role in power systems grows, the sector is facing growing headwinds, from supply chain pressures to grid integration challenges
More: iea.li/3NhASGs
But as renewables' role in power systems grows, the sector is facing growing headwinds, from supply chain pressures to grid integration challenges
More: iea.li/3NhASGs
January 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Global renewable capacity is on track to more than double over the next five years – led by solar PV
But as renewables' role in power systems grows, the sector is facing growing headwinds, from supply chain pressures to grid integration challenges
More: iea.li/3NhASGs
But as renewables' role in power systems grows, the sector is facing growing headwinds, from supply chain pressures to grid integration challenges
More: iea.li/3NhASGs
🗣️ "There's an opportunity to unlock stronger action on energy efficiency, which can boost resilience, save money & lead to higher productivity"
Our commentary examines the benefits of Energy Efficiency Networks across industry & government 👉 iea.li/3YygN0Z
Our commentary examines the benefits of Energy Efficiency Networks across industry & government 👉 iea.li/3YygN0Z
January 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM
🗣️ "There's an opportunity to unlock stronger action on energy efficiency, which can boost resilience, save money & lead to higher productivity"
Our commentary examines the benefits of Energy Efficiency Networks across industry & government 👉 iea.li/3YygN0Z
Our commentary examines the benefits of Energy Efficiency Networks across industry & government 👉 iea.li/3YygN0Z
Electricity demand is surging in the Middle East & North Africa.
It tripled from 2000 to 2024, the 3rd largest growth after China & India.
And it’s set to rise another 50% by 2035, driven by increasing use of air conditioning & water desalination 👉 iea.li/3VUclbj
It tripled from 2000 to 2024, the 3rd largest growth after China & India.
And it’s set to rise another 50% by 2035, driven by increasing use of air conditioning & water desalination 👉 iea.li/3VUclbj
January 16, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Electricity demand is surging in the Middle East & North Africa.
It tripled from 2000 to 2024, the 3rd largest growth after China & India.
And it’s set to rise another 50% by 2035, driven by increasing use of air conditioning & water desalination 👉 iea.li/3VUclbj
It tripled from 2000 to 2024, the 3rd largest growth after China & India.
And it’s set to rise another 50% by 2035, driven by increasing use of air conditioning & water desalination 👉 iea.li/3VUclbj
Emerging & developing economies have the greatest potential to scale up biogas production.
They’re home to almost 80% of feedstocks that could be used to sustainably produce this valuable energy resource.
More in our Outlook for Biogas and Biomethane ➡️ iea.li/455HgXs
They’re home to almost 80% of feedstocks that could be used to sustainably produce this valuable energy resource.
More in our Outlook for Biogas and Biomethane ➡️ iea.li/455HgXs
January 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Emerging & developing economies have the greatest potential to scale up biogas production.
They’re home to almost 80% of feedstocks that could be used to sustainably produce this valuable energy resource.
More in our Outlook for Biogas and Biomethane ➡️ iea.li/455HgXs
They’re home to almost 80% of feedstocks that could be used to sustainably produce this valuable energy resource.
More in our Outlook for Biogas and Biomethane ➡️ iea.li/455HgXs
New LNG project approvals surged in 2025, adding to the coming wave of natural gas supply
About 300 billion cubic metres of new annual LNG export capacity is scheduled to start operation by 2030
Read more in #WEO2025 👉 iea.li/3Xy4QHO
About 300 billion cubic metres of new annual LNG export capacity is scheduled to start operation by 2030
Read more in #WEO2025 👉 iea.li/3Xy4QHO
January 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
New LNG project approvals surged in 2025, adding to the coming wave of natural gas supply
About 300 billion cubic metres of new annual LNG export capacity is scheduled to start operation by 2030
Read more in #WEO2025 👉 iea.li/3Xy4QHO
About 300 billion cubic metres of new annual LNG export capacity is scheduled to start operation by 2030
Read more in #WEO2025 👉 iea.li/3Xy4QHO
Low-emissions hydrogen production is set to grow strongly despite persistent challenges.
By 2030, projects that are operational, under construction or have reached final investment decision are expected to increase more than fivefold from 2024 levels 👉 iea.li/49hmBSE
By 2030, projects that are operational, under construction or have reached final investment decision are expected to increase more than fivefold from 2024 levels 👉 iea.li/49hmBSE
January 15, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Low-emissions hydrogen production is set to grow strongly despite persistent challenges.
By 2030, projects that are operational, under construction or have reached final investment decision are expected to increase more than fivefold from 2024 levels 👉 iea.li/49hmBSE
By 2030, projects that are operational, under construction or have reached final investment decision are expected to increase more than fivefold from 2024 levels 👉 iea.li/49hmBSE
The supply of newly qualified energy workers is not keeping pace with the sector’s needs.
To prevent the skills gap from widening further by 2030, the number of new trained entrants into the energy sector globally would need to rise by around 40% 👉 iea.li/49nns4l
To prevent the skills gap from widening further by 2030, the number of new trained entrants into the energy sector globally would need to rise by around 40% 👉 iea.li/49nns4l
January 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The supply of newly qualified energy workers is not keeping pace with the sector’s needs.
To prevent the skills gap from widening further by 2030, the number of new trained entrants into the energy sector globally would need to rise by around 40% 👉 iea.li/49nns4l
To prevent the skills gap from widening further by 2030, the number of new trained entrants into the energy sector globally would need to rise by around 40% 👉 iea.li/49nns4l
🎧 The latest episode of our Everything Energy podcast is out!
Listen as IEA’s Elizabeth Connelly & @leonardo_paoli examine changes in the global car industry & the implications for the energy sector.
Apple Podcasts: iea.li/4echhAF
Spotify: iea.li/3Gc1tkP
Listen as IEA’s Elizabeth Connelly & @leonardo_paoli examine changes in the global car industry & the implications for the energy sector.
Apple Podcasts: iea.li/4echhAF
Spotify: iea.li/3Gc1tkP
January 14, 2026 at 11:15 AM
🎧 The latest episode of our Everything Energy podcast is out!
Listen as IEA’s Elizabeth Connelly & @leonardo_paoli examine changes in the global car industry & the implications for the energy sector.
Apple Podcasts: iea.li/4echhAF
Spotify: iea.li/3Gc1tkP
Listen as IEA’s Elizabeth Connelly & @leonardo_paoli examine changes in the global car industry & the implications for the energy sector.
Apple Podcasts: iea.li/4echhAF
Spotify: iea.li/3Gc1tkP
Explore our Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025 👇
Outlook iea.li/45Ep3jM
Diversification iea.li/45F0xyY
Emerging battery tech iea.li/42DWnGa
Innovation iea.li/3WAUbM3
Risks iea.li/4nTdexp
Regional snapshots iea.li/3W4VW41
Outlook iea.li/45Ep3jM
Diversification iea.li/45F0xyY
Emerging battery tech iea.li/42DWnGa
Innovation iea.li/3WAUbM3
Risks iea.li/4nTdexp
Regional snapshots iea.li/3W4VW41
January 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Explore our Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025 👇
Outlook iea.li/45Ep3jM
Diversification iea.li/45F0xyY
Emerging battery tech iea.li/42DWnGa
Innovation iea.li/3WAUbM3
Risks iea.li/4nTdexp
Regional snapshots iea.li/3W4VW41
Outlook iea.li/45Ep3jM
Diversification iea.li/45F0xyY
Emerging battery tech iea.li/42DWnGa
Innovation iea.li/3WAUbM3
Risks iea.li/4nTdexp
Regional snapshots iea.li/3W4VW41
Today about 2 billion people lack access to clean cooking & some 730 million remain without power
Our path shows achieving electricity for all by 2035 & clean cooking by 2040 are in reach if efforts scale to match the strongest progress in recent years: iea.li/3YCrmQE
Our path shows achieving electricity for all by 2035 & clean cooking by 2040 are in reach if efforts scale to match the strongest progress in recent years: iea.li/3YCrmQE
January 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Today about 2 billion people lack access to clean cooking & some 730 million remain without power
Our path shows achieving electricity for all by 2035 & clean cooking by 2040 are in reach if efforts scale to match the strongest progress in recent years: iea.li/3YCrmQE
Our path shows achieving electricity for all by 2035 & clean cooking by 2040 are in reach if efforts scale to match the strongest progress in recent years: iea.li/3YCrmQE
With supportive policies, biogas & biomethane could a play a larger role in energy systems
There is potential to produce up to 1 trillion cubic metres of biogases sustainably each year – equivalent to about 25% of global natural gas demand today
More 👉 iea.li/455HgXs
There is potential to produce up to 1 trillion cubic metres of biogases sustainably each year – equivalent to about 25% of global natural gas demand today
More 👉 iea.li/455HgXs
January 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
With supportive policies, biogas & biomethane could a play a larger role in energy systems
There is potential to produce up to 1 trillion cubic metres of biogases sustainably each year – equivalent to about 25% of global natural gas demand today
More 👉 iea.li/455HgXs
There is potential to produce up to 1 trillion cubic metres of biogases sustainably each year – equivalent to about 25% of global natural gas demand today
More 👉 iea.li/455HgXs
The rapid expansion of solar PV and wind is putting greater strain on electricity systems
Curtailment and negative prices are becoming more common – highlighting the need for investment in grids, storage and flexible generation to cost-effectively integrate these variable renewables: iea.li/4pY9Nqw
Curtailment and negative prices are becoming more common – highlighting the need for investment in grids, storage and flexible generation to cost-effectively integrate these variable renewables: iea.li/4pY9Nqw
January 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The rapid expansion of solar PV and wind is putting greater strain on electricity systems
Curtailment and negative prices are becoming more common – highlighting the need for investment in grids, storage and flexible generation to cost-effectively integrate these variable renewables: iea.li/4pY9Nqw
Curtailment and negative prices are becoming more common – highlighting the need for investment in grids, storage and flexible generation to cost-effectively integrate these variable renewables: iea.li/4pY9Nqw
The surge in power demand from data centres is set to push up their emissions, but they remain below 1.5% of total global emissions from energy through 2035
AI solutions can also help reduce emissions, but policy action is key to unlock these gains 👉 iea.li/4kUEDwq
AI solutions can also help reduce emissions, but policy action is key to unlock these gains 👉 iea.li/4kUEDwq
January 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM
The surge in power demand from data centres is set to push up their emissions, but they remain below 1.5% of total global emissions from energy through 2035
AI solutions can also help reduce emissions, but policy action is key to unlock these gains 👉 iea.li/4kUEDwq
AI solutions can also help reduce emissions, but policy action is key to unlock these gains 👉 iea.li/4kUEDwq
Geospatial mapping reveals the scale of the clean cooking challenge
Millions live in areas with little or no access & limited infrastructure, from LPG storage & distribution to power reliability
Investing in these gaps is key to scaling up solutions 👉 iea.li/4aNPbw9
Millions live in areas with little or no access & limited infrastructure, from LPG storage & distribution to power reliability
Investing in these gaps is key to scaling up solutions 👉 iea.li/4aNPbw9
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Geospatial mapping reveals the scale of the clean cooking challenge
Millions live in areas with little or no access & limited infrastructure, from LPG storage & distribution to power reliability
Investing in these gaps is key to scaling up solutions 👉 iea.li/4aNPbw9
Millions live in areas with little or no access & limited infrastructure, from LPG storage & distribution to power reliability
Investing in these gaps is key to scaling up solutions 👉 iea.li/4aNPbw9
Graduates with energy-focused training are not matching the rising needs for skilled workers.
Demand for applied technical workers across the broader economy grew 16% between 2015-2022, yet graduations from relevant vocational programmes rose only 9% 👉 iea.li/49v88Bx
Demand for applied technical workers across the broader economy grew 16% between 2015-2022, yet graduations from relevant vocational programmes rose only 9% 👉 iea.li/49v88Bx
January 11, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Graduates with energy-focused training are not matching the rising needs for skilled workers.
Demand for applied technical workers across the broader economy grew 16% between 2015-2022, yet graduations from relevant vocational programmes rose only 9% 👉 iea.li/49v88Bx
Demand for applied technical workers across the broader economy grew 16% between 2015-2022, yet graduations from relevant vocational programmes rose only 9% 👉 iea.li/49v88Bx
🗣 “Linking energy & water management could unlock synergies while contributing to more resilient manufacturing operations”
Read more on how integrating water & energy management can boost savings in industry 👉 iea.li/47IFIDf
Read more on how integrating water & energy management can boost savings in industry 👉 iea.li/47IFIDf
January 11, 2026 at 11:45 AM
🗣 “Linking energy & water management could unlock synergies while contributing to more resilient manufacturing operations”
Read more on how integrating water & energy management can boost savings in industry 👉 iea.li/47IFIDf
Read more on how integrating water & energy management can boost savings in industry 👉 iea.li/47IFIDf
The EU is targeting a major expansion of data centres to strengthen its position in the global AI sector
But doing so will require tackling key energy challenges, including strains on grids
More in our new commentary ➡️ iea.li/3Z5fOW8
But doing so will require tackling key energy challenges, including strains on grids
More in our new commentary ➡️ iea.li/3Z5fOW8
January 10, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The EU is targeting a major expansion of data centres to strengthen its position in the global AI sector
But doing so will require tackling key energy challenges, including strains on grids
More in our new commentary ➡️ iea.li/3Z5fOW8
But doing so will require tackling key energy challenges, including strains on grids
More in our new commentary ➡️ iea.li/3Z5fOW8
Global demand for critical minerals is growing strongly
And following a wave of investment, projected supply gaps through 2035 are narrowing, notably for nickel, cobalt, graphite & rare earths
But the outlook for copper is more challenging ➡️ iea.li/44L3spO
And following a wave of investment, projected supply gaps through 2035 are narrowing, notably for nickel, cobalt, graphite & rare earths
But the outlook for copper is more challenging ➡️ iea.li/44L3spO
January 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Global demand for critical minerals is growing strongly
And following a wave of investment, projected supply gaps through 2035 are narrowing, notably for nickel, cobalt, graphite & rare earths
But the outlook for copper is more challenging ➡️ iea.li/44L3spO
And following a wave of investment, projected supply gaps through 2035 are narrowing, notably for nickel, cobalt, graphite & rare earths
But the outlook for copper is more challenging ➡️ iea.li/44L3spO
If African countries match the best progress seen elsewhere such as Brazil & India, their clean cooking access gap could close by 2040
In our roadmap, 80 million people gain access a year, 7 times faster than today’s rate, with cities leading the way 👉 iea.li/4fp2ofa
In our roadmap, 80 million people gain access a year, 7 times faster than today’s rate, with cities leading the way 👉 iea.li/4fp2ofa
January 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
If African countries match the best progress seen elsewhere such as Brazil & India, their clean cooking access gap could close by 2040
In our roadmap, 80 million people gain access a year, 7 times faster than today’s rate, with cities leading the way 👉 iea.li/4fp2ofa
In our roadmap, 80 million people gain access a year, 7 times faster than today’s rate, with cities leading the way 👉 iea.li/4fp2ofa
Rising skills shortages pose risks to global energy job growth
Technical roles like electricians & nuclear engineers are in especially short supply
These jobs make up over half of the energy workforce, more than double their share in the wider economy 👉 iea.li/49v88Bx
Technical roles like electricians & nuclear engineers are in especially short supply
These jobs make up over half of the energy workforce, more than double their share in the wider economy 👉 iea.li/49v88Bx
January 9, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Rising skills shortages pose risks to global energy job growth
Technical roles like electricians & nuclear engineers are in especially short supply
These jobs make up over half of the energy workforce, more than double their share in the wider economy 👉 iea.li/49v88Bx
Technical roles like electricians & nuclear engineers are in especially short supply
These jobs make up over half of the energy workforce, more than double their share in the wider economy 👉 iea.li/49v88Bx
Centres of gravity are shifting across the global energy system.
Our new online tool tracks how key energy indicators – such as energy demand, production, access & more – have moved geographically over time & indicates where they could go next 👉 iea.li/4jzbkR8
Our new online tool tracks how key energy indicators – such as energy demand, production, access & more – have moved geographically over time & indicates where they could go next 👉 iea.li/4jzbkR8
January 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Centres of gravity are shifting across the global energy system.
Our new online tool tracks how key energy indicators – such as energy demand, production, access & more – have moved geographically over time & indicates where they could go next 👉 iea.li/4jzbkR8
Our new online tool tracks how key energy indicators – such as energy demand, production, access & more – have moved geographically over time & indicates where they could go next 👉 iea.li/4jzbkR8
The power sector is now the largest energy employer as the Age of Electricity gathers pace, making up around 75% of new energy jobs since 2019
But demand for workers is increasing across all parts of the energy system, not just electricity
Learn more 👉 iea.li/3NyZGcU
But demand for workers is increasing across all parts of the energy system, not just electricity
Learn more 👉 iea.li/3NyZGcU
January 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The power sector is now the largest energy employer as the Age of Electricity gathers pace, making up around 75% of new energy jobs since 2019
But demand for workers is increasing across all parts of the energy system, not just electricity
Learn more 👉 iea.li/3NyZGcU
But demand for workers is increasing across all parts of the energy system, not just electricity
Learn more 👉 iea.li/3NyZGcU
Energy efficiency can help address rising power use in the Middle East & North Africa
Improving the efficiency of air conditioners in the region could cut peak electricity demand growth in 2035 by the equivalent of Iraq’s current total power capacity 👉 iea.li/3VUclbj
Improving the efficiency of air conditioners in the region could cut peak electricity demand growth in 2035 by the equivalent of Iraq’s current total power capacity 👉 iea.li/3VUclbj
January 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Energy efficiency can help address rising power use in the Middle East & North Africa
Improving the efficiency of air conditioners in the region could cut peak electricity demand growth in 2035 by the equivalent of Iraq’s current total power capacity 👉 iea.li/3VUclbj
Improving the efficiency of air conditioners in the region could cut peak electricity demand growth in 2035 by the equivalent of Iraq’s current total power capacity 👉 iea.li/3VUclbj
Global energy investment topped $3.3 trillion in 2025 – but capital flows remain uneven.
Our new report explores how China’s evolving overseas financing model is contributing to energy investments in emerging & developing economies 👉 iea.li/4js3GI5
Our new report explores how China’s evolving overseas financing model is contributing to energy investments in emerging & developing economies 👉 iea.li/4js3GI5
January 8, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Global energy investment topped $3.3 trillion in 2025 – but capital flows remain uneven.
Our new report explores how China’s evolving overseas financing model is contributing to energy investments in emerging & developing economies 👉 iea.li/4js3GI5
Our new report explores how China’s evolving overseas financing model is contributing to energy investments in emerging & developing economies 👉 iea.li/4js3GI5