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How the global landscape for energy investment is changing
…newsletter focused on charts and data. In this edition, we look at how energy investment is evolving.
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This is a crucial moment for global energy investment as the Strait of Hormuz crisis leads countries to review their energy policies, investment priorities and broader strategies, with a strong focus on bolstering their energy security.
With demand for energy services growing around the world, total investment in energy in 2026 is set to reach an all-time high of $3.4 trillion, up from $2.6 trillion…
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Growth of IEA Family is milestone for global energy governance
…programmes/critical-minerals-security-programme.
“Under the umbrella of knowledge of the International Energy Agency, we have once again seen that international cooperation is key,” said Deputy Prime Minister Sophie Hermans of the Netherlands, who chaired the Ministerial. “Our priority is clear: secure, affordable and sustainable energy – and resilient systems that can endure in an uncertain world."
“This Ministerial Meeting, our largest ever, affirmed the immense value of the IEA at a moment when global energy demand is rising and the challenges facing the energy system are intensifying. In this context, our wide range of objective data and analysis is...
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IEA responding to major global energy security threat
…oil markets
The IEA is responding to the widespread energy market impacts of the conflict in the Middle East https://www.iea.org/topics/the-middle-east-and-global-energy-markets. The disruptions to oil and gas flows and to energy infrastructure in the region have major implications for energy security and affordability – and for the world economy.
The war in the region that began on 28 February has shrunk energy trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle, creating what our Executive Director Fatih Birol has described as “the greatest threat to global energy security in history”…
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The energy implications of events in the Middle East
…meanwhile, have gradually rebalanced https://www.iea.org/reports/gas-market-report-q1-2026 in recent years following the major shock that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. A wave of new LNG capacity https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-tools/global-lng-capacity-tracker between now and the end of this decade is expected to transform market dynamics. But markets remained tight in the first two months of 2026, and depleted storage coming out of the heating season in the Northern Hemisphere is set to increase the call on LNG in the months ahead…
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7 certainties about energy for this age of uncertainty
Plus, highlighting energy security risks in Davos; the latest oil market trends; the outlook for gas markets; IEA to host Mission Innovation Secretariat; investment in next-generation geothermal; new podcast episodes; and more ...
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Welcome back to the Energy Mix and best wishes for 2026. In today's edition: The 7 key energy trends that decision-markers need to keep in focus; highlighting the multiplication of energy security risks to leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos; IEA to host the Mission Innovation Secretariat at our HQ…
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The mega batteries transforming power systems
…In these places, batteries are increasingly available to meet demand when it peaks, such as in the late afternoon or early evening.
Battery costs continue to fall, enhancing their competitiveness, and pairing technologies such as solar with battery storage is becoming more common. A large global pipeline of announced projects indicates that interest from investors remains strong.
However, many utility-scale battery projects face multi-year delays in securing grid connection and permitting. Projects can also have uncertain or volatile revenue streams, and they may struggle to access affordable financing. In this context, greater efforts to reduce market barriers and…
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The energy crisis and electrification
Plus, meeting with the Netherlands’ PM; India's growing cooling demand; global dialogue on energy innovation; a new podcast episode on investment; and more...
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Welcome back to the Energy Mix. In today's edition: What the energy crisis could mean for electrification around the world; discussion market developments with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands and other leaders; managing rising cooling demand in India; how international exchanges help energy innovation; a new podcast episode on energy investment; and more.
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Supporting countries in the unfolding energy crisis
…2026 report; take our global energy employment survey; and more.
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Working with leaders in Australia, Japan and beyond to navigate the unfolding energy crisis
The IEA working actively with governments around the world on the response to the widespread energy impacts of the conflict in the Middle East https://www.iea.org/topics/the-middle-east-and-global-energy-markets.
The war in the region that began on 28 February has reduced energy trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle. This…
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How the crisis is reshaping energy investment
Plus, meeting with leaders on the energy crisis response; the outlook for EVs; the battery storage boom; the importance of hydropower; and more...
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Welcome back to the Energy Mix. In today's edition: How the current energy crisis is reshaping global energy investment; meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand and other leaders on the response to the crisis; our latest outlook for electric vehicles; the battery storage boom in power systems; a new podcast episode on hydropower; and more.
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Contending with the effects of the energy crisis
…how governments can best support consumers during the energy crisis; the Middle East crisis is changing the outlook for natural gas; data and analysis on key global energy trends in 2025; a new podcast episode on critical mineral supply chain risks; and more.
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Executive Director meets Chancellor of Germany to discuss energy impacts of Middle East crisis
As the lack of shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global oil and gas supplies, our Executive Director Fatih Birol recently travelled to Berlin…