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Policy and financing momentum sustain CCUS progress despite setbacks
CCUS Projects Database 2026 commentary Efforts to expand carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) took some important steps forward in 2025. Despite delays and cancellations in some areas, projects reached notable milestones in key markets, while growing financing provided further momentum.CCUS deployment in Europe saw a step-change as the world’s first dedicated carbon dioxide CO2 storage hub began operating in Norway. Major projects were also commissioned in China and North America, and the construction of new facilities began in eight countries worldwide. The newest annual update to the IEA’s CCUS Project Database – which incorporates developments between…
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Financing CCUS at scale: how to mobilise private capital
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) has been grabbing the recent attention of governments and financiers as both look to balance policy and investment goals. Recent financial investment decisions of major projects show promise in a sector that is gaining momentum, but its future success depends on viable business models and effective risk allocation across the value chain. In this context, Financing CCUS at scale is the IEA’s latest report on what it takes to move CCUS projects from the drawing board to operation. The report investigates the distinctive economic and financial characteristics of CCUS projects, and the impact…
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Breakout session: Scaling up emerging sustainable fuel pathways
Background information Sustainable liquid fuels include advanced biofuels and synthetic hydrogen-based liquids made using a sustainable source of carbon, such as CO2 captured from the atmosphere. A diverse set of promising technologies have reached the pilot and demonstration phase, with some notable improvements on decades-old synthetic fuel processes. Some others, included lignocellulosic biofuels and alcohol-to-jet fuel are reaching the market in certain geographies. As a potential sustainable shipping fuel, ammonia and methanol are being tested at scale and order books for large engines designed for these fuels are filling up.There is significant latent demand for…
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26th Annual IEA-IETA-EPRI Workshop on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading
…in the carbon market calendar, bringing together senior government representatives, corporate leaders and leading experts from around the world. It provides a key forum to exchange views on the latest developments in carbon markets and emissions trading systems. The programme combines presentations based on recent research with interactive discussions, all conducted under the Chatham House Rule.Over the course of the three days, the workshop will address topics including:The role of carbon markets in security-driven energy transitionsThe reform of the EU ETSEarly experiences in CORSIA implementationCarbon accounting reforms and implications for carbon marketsThe use of international carbon credits…
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Global Methane Tracker 2026
Background information Around the world, many countries have made reductions in methane emissions a policy priority as part of their efforts to limit near-term global warming and improve air quality. The energy sector – including oil, natural gas, coal and bioenergy – accounts for more than one-third of methane emissions from human activity and has some of the best opportunities to cut these emissions. The annually updated Global Methane Tracker provides essential data on methane emissions across the energy sector and the opportunities to bring them down.The Tracker presents the IEA's latest sector-wide emissions estimates – based on…
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Energy innovation enters security-focused phase as batteries dominate patent landscape
…technologies.”The report underscores the enduring impact of public support for energy innovation. Recent examples show that early government funding laid the groundwork for floating liquefied natural gas, lithium-ion batteries and next-generation geothermal.Energy storage has moved to the forefront of global innovation activity, highlighting its growing role in national security and power systems as the world enters the Age of Electricity. Batteries accounted for 40% of all energy patenting in 2023 – an unprecedented share for a single technology area – and the proportion is expected to have risen further based on preliminary data for 2024 and 2025. China, Korea…
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Battery recycling innovation surging as countries seek to strengthen critical mineral supply and energy security
…and today’s supply chains for battery minerals and components are highly concentrated.Battery circularity technologies - including recycling, reuse of batteries in vehicles and repurposing of batteries for new applications – can help solve these challenges. The EPO-IEA report draws on resources including the EPO’s patent databases and IEA expert analysis to identify the main locations of patenting, the leading patent applicants and the key technology categories.Energy storage, including batteries, now accounts for around 40% of all energy‑related patenting and continues to grow rapidly. Patenting related to battery circularity is growing even faster than battery patenting in general…
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Methane Regulator-to-Regulator Network (MR2R) - Inaugural Plenary Meeting
The IEA and UNEP’s Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) are hosting the inaugural plenary meeting of the Methane Regulator-to-Regulator (MR2R) Network at the IEA Headquarters.As countries move to deliver on Global Methane Pledge commitments and respond to expectations for near zero methane intensity marketplaces, regulators are increasingly being called upon to implement new regulatory frameworks for methane abatement. The MR2R Network has been created to be a trusted, closed-door environment for regulators to connect with peers, share real-world experiences, and co-develop solutions to shared challenges.The Network builds on the series of IEA regional…
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International collaboration continues to power innovation in energy technologies
…and today there are 38 active groups covering nearly every aspect of the energy ecosystem – from renewables and smart grids to hydrogen, carbon capture, fossil energy and next-generation fuels.The TCPs currently involve thousands of experts from approximately 300 public and private organisations across around 60 countries. This includes representatives of non-IEA Member countries. Many of the original initiatives remain active today, continuously evolving to meet emerging technological breakthroughs and global energy challenges. The newest TCP – established earlier this year – focuses on Critical Minerals and Material Recovery, an increasingly important topic for policymakers and technology developers. This week…
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Regulators from around the world convene in Paris as new network aims to tackle methane emissions
The IEA, together with the UNEP‑convened Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), co‑hosted the inaugural plenary meeting of the Methane Regulator‑to‑Regulator (MR2R) Network at the IEA headquarters in Paris on 14-15 April 2026.The two‑day meeting brought together government officials and regulators from nearly 30 countries and regional organisations, alongside representatives from international partner organisations. The MR2R Network is a joint initiative of the IEA and CCAC, designed to support peer‑to‑peer exchange among regulators and accelerate effective methane abatement.Participants exchanged views on the latest global methane emissions trends and explored how regulators can translate high-level commitments into…
