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World Energy Investment 2026 Regional dashboards
Despite the destabilising effect of the Middle East conflict, capital flows to the energy sector are expected to grow to USD 3.4 trillion in 2026, a 5% rise from 2025, mainly from China, the US, and the EU. Clean energy investment grows to USD 2.2 trillion, almost double that of fossil fuels. Investment in clean energy increases year-on-year by 7% in advanced economies and in China, while 4% in other emerging markets, reflecting regional differences with a shared focus on energy security.
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Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2026 Executive summary
…on Middle Eastern crude. The resulting price shock is already feeding through to higher energy bills, inflation and mounting economic risk. The crisis is prompting a reassessment of policy and investment strategies amid a strong prioritisation of energy security. The exploratory scenarios included in this new Outlook, which reflect pre-crisis policy settings, show that the direction of travel for the region’s energy sector does not adequately address the risks it now faces. A robust, collective response is required. For the moment, governments are focused on managing the short-term energy impacts of the crisis. Measures include demand-restraint…
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World Energy Investment 2025 Executive summary
…USD 1.1 trillion going to oil, natural gas and coal. Open questions about the economic and trade outlook means that some investors are adopting a wait-and-see approach to new project approvals, but we have yet to see significant implications for spending on existing projects. Rapid growth in spending on energy transitions over the past five years was kicked off by post-pandemic recovery packages and then sustained by a variety of economic, technology, industrial and energy security considerations, not only by climate policies. Some 70% of the increased spending came from net fossil fuel importers. This was led by…
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Ramping up Heat Pumps in Moldova: A Roadmap Heat pumps in Moldova
…different heat pump types and potential applications, then dives into the benefits of heat pumps in terms of energy efficiency, energy security, greenhouse gas emissions, economic development and EU accession. The chapter then discusses the status of heat pumps in Moldova and their potential, addressing the applications for which they are most suited in the Moldovan context. Heat pump applications Heat pumps have been widely recognised as a key technology for decarbonising heating in buildings, industry and district heating systems. Global and European scenarios, from the International Energy Agency to the European Commission, acknowledge their key role in transitioning from…
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Prospects for Natural Gas Certification Executive summary
Governments and industry are working to improve resource efficiency and reduce emissions from natural gas supply – from both domestic production and imports – to help deliver on their climate goals, while also looking to improve energy security. One emerging approach is natural gas certification, which can help buyers make more informed decisions by providing independently verified greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity data at select stages of the supply chain, from production and processing to storage and transport, but excluding final consumption. This can support the implementation of best practices throughout the entire supply chain, and help importing countries and regions better understand…
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Indicators Handbook for Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions Introduction
…is more important than ever. This handbook lays the groundwork for ongoing cooperation among countries to identify, refine and develop indicators that advance just and inclusive energy transitions. Countries and organisations with well-established technical systems for data collection and monitoring policies can support others through capacity-sharing and knowledge exchange. Such an approach is crucial for enhancing mutual learning and scaling up results on just and inclusive energy transitions, at the pace and scale required to deliver global climate ambitions and strengthen energy security. The Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions: Designing for Fairness and South A...
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World Energy Outlook 2025 Implications of CPS and STEPS
…lead to a loss of two-thirds of planning reserve margins in the worst affected regions, underlining the need for increased climate resilience planning and implementation. High levels of emissions point towards a temperature rise above pre-industrial levels of 2.9 °C in the CPS and 2.5 °C in the STEPS by 2100, well above the levels targeted in the Paris Agreement. Energy security indicators Energy security cannot be measured with a single indicator: multiple risks and opportunities coexist across both the STEPS and CPS. Energy bills in advanced economies Electricity accounts for an increasing share of household bill...
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World Energy Outlook 2025 Regional insights
…renewable and nuclear energy, diversify sources of supply and improve energy efficiency. This chapter explores energy pathways in different countries and regions. It also includes a deep dive into a pertinent topic for each region. For the United States, Latin America and Africa, we explore themes that focus on the development of domestic resources. For India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, we explore the strategies and policies being deployed to manage energy demand growth in ways that are aligned with country and regional priorities. For the European Union, Japan and Korea, we explore themes of competitiveness and energy security…
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Climate Change
…the energy commitments made at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. These include the global 2030 pledges to triple renewable power capacity, double energy efficiency progress, substantially reduce methane emissions, and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. Clean energy growth is keeping the path to limiting global warming to 1.5 °C Established in 1993, CCXG activities are jointly supported by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the IEA. Established in 1993, CCXG activities are jointly supported by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the IEA. Energy and climate Energy security…
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Net Zero Emissions
…the energy sector to achieve this goal at the global level by mid-century. An update to the Roadmap, which has served as an essential benchmark for policy makers, industry, the financial sector and civil society, was published in 2023.The Roadmap is based on the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions (NZE) Scenario, which portrays a pathway for the global energy sector to achieve net zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy security. This scenario is consistent with keeping long-term global warming to 1.5 °C with limited overshoot. It also aims to meet key energy…