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Chemicals
Chemicals
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Renewables in District Energy
…and cooling. District energy networks already supply heat to around 600 million people worldwide, but many systems remain heavily dependent on fossil fuels, exposing consumers and utilities to price volatility, supply risks and high emissions.The report provides a global overview of district energy systems, their fuel mixes, market conditions, governance models and affordability implications. It explores the growing opportunities offered by renewable and recovered heat sources, including bioenergy, geothermal, solar thermal, waste heat, large-scale heat pumps and thermal energy storage. It also sets out policy priorities for three types of markets: established systems with high renewable shares, fossil fuel…
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Indicators Handbook for Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions
…a technical resource, the Indicators Handbook provides guidance for governments and other stakeholders on identifying relevant indicators as a first step towards tracking policy design and implementation in line with the G20 Principles for Just and Inclusive Transitions. The Handbook provides tools for tracking progress, evaluating the effectiveness of existing or planned programmes, and supporting the design of just and inclusive energy policies.Recognising the diversity of national energy systems and socio-economic contexts, the handbook does not offer a prescriptive framework with a defined set of indicators. Instead, it outlines a selection of indicators and evaluation methodologies, drawn from…
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Clean Energy Transitions Programme 2025
…involving almost 13 000 participants, and 26 capacity-building events with over 1 700 policy professionals on energy efficiency, data and modelling. Additionally, the CETP has produced or enhanced more than 200 reports, policy briefs and data products.Through its three pillars of supporting national transitions, enabling multilateral coordination and providing global analysis, the CETP translates international dialogue into concrete action. The programme drives progress in energy efficiency, renewable energy deployment, critical minerals, financing energy transitions, clean cooking, methane emissions reduction, digitalisation of energy systems, technology and innovation, and people-centred energy transitions. The CETP’s flexible design allows it to respond…
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Electric Vehicles
Global electric car sales continue to break records as affordability improves
Despite recent economic headwinds that have put pressure on the auto sector, global sales of electric cars have continued to break records as electric models become increasingly affordable. Electric car sales exceeded 17 million globally in 2024, reaching a sales share of more than 20%. Just the additional 3.5 million electric cars sold in 2024 compared with the previous year is more than the total number of electric cars sold worldwide in 2020.
In 2025, sales of electric cars are expected to surpass 20 million, accounting for over…
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Kenya 2024
Energy Policy Review Government action is pivotal in building secure, inclusive and sustainable energy systems. Energy policy is critical not just for the energy sector but also for meeting environmental, economic and social goals. Governments need to respond to national specific needs, adapt to regional contexts, and help address global challenges. In this context, the International Energy Agency (IEA) conducts Energy Policy Reviews to support governments in developing more impactful energy and climate policies.This Energy Policy Review of Kenya was prepared in collaboration between the government of Kenya and the IEA, whose strong partnership achieved an important milestone in…
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Outlook for Biogas and Biomethane
A global geospatial assessment Biogases play an important and growing role in energy systems. Produced locally using organic waste, biogas and biomethane can contribute to energy security, waste management, emissions reductions and agricultural development.In recent years, demand for biomethane – also known as “renewable natural gas” – has grown rapidly in many countries, supported by dozens of new policies. As a low-emissions substitute for natural gas, the use of biomethane has been targeted across a wide range of sectors, including power, industry, transport and buildings. This report presents a first-of-its-kind global geographical analysis of the untapped potential…
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Southeast Asia Indicators Handbook for Just and Inclusive Transitions
…Handbook for Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions which explores tracking and evaluation of these G20 Principles.This Southeast Asia Indicators Handbook draws on this previous work of the IEA Global Commission as well as consultations with stakeholders, regional case studies and IEA analysis. Designed as a technical resource, the Southeast Asia Indicators Handbook provides guidance for governments and other stakeholders on identifying relevant indicators as well as tools to track progress, evaluate the effectiveness of existing or planned programmes, and support the design of just and inclusive energy policies.Recognising the diversity of national energy systems and socio-economic contexts…
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Coal 2025
…the single largest source of carbon dioxide emissions globally, placing it at the centre of international dialogues on energy. At a time of uncertainty and change for energy systems around the world, a range of different trends could shape coal markets in the years ahead.On the one hand, recent policy changes supporting coal could drive consumption higher, as could surging electricity demand in economies across the world, since two-thirds of global coal use today is for power generation. On the other, the rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity – particularly in China, the world’s biggest coal consumer – has…
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Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2026 Energy in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is becoming an increasingly important part of the global energy system. The region accounts for 9% of the world’s population and 4% of its GDP. Energy use has risen sharply since 2015, supported by industrialisation, urbanisation, rising incomes and expanding mobility needs. This growth has helped underpin economic development and wider access to modern energy, but it has also increased exposure to global fuel markets and added to emissions. The current Middle East crisis has tested Southeast Asia’s energy security and affordability, exposing the limits of short-term responses. The region was heavily exposed to Middle…
