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Best Practices and Insights to Expand Clean Energy Access and Adoption
This report was commissioned by the European Commission to serve as a technical repository of analysis and evidence-based practices in support of the Campaign on Sustainable Lifestyles, Fairness and Access to Clean Energy Technologies. The analysis presented draws on discussions and research shared during the Widening Participation in Clean Energy workshop held in Brussels, contributions presented at the official all-member meetings of the Campaign on Sustainable Lifestyles, and the IEA’s analytical work in areas such as people-centred clean energy transitions, affordability, energy efficiency and clean energy access.This work is organised into three chapters, each corresponding…
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Global Methane Tracker 2026 Strategies to speed action
Making a business case for methane abatement Tackling methane emissions from fossil-fuel operations is one of the quickest and cheapest ways to curb global greenhouse gas emissions. Most of the methane abatement measures available today in the oil and gas sector would be cost-effective at a carbon price of about USD 20 per tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2‑eq). Methane abatement has not caught on as widely as it could, for several reasons. Companies may underestimate of the scale of the problem or be unaware of the available solutions. Capital is often steered toward higher-profile projects, while corporate…
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Outlook for Biogas and Biomethane Key issues affecting biogas and biomethane projects
…implementing restrictions on their usage. The feedstock mix in Europe is now moving towards a mix of agricultural residues, animal manure, organic municipal solid waste and industrial waste. In China, household and farm biodigesters were central to biogas policies of the early 2000s, supporting rural development or waste management. As provinces have gained gas and electricity connections instead, the focus has now shifted to mid- and large-scale plants with diversified feedstock mixes. In India, government schemes exist both for biogas from livestock waste in rural areas and organic waste in municipal urban areas. In the United States, landfill gas…
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Oil Market Report - November 2025
…monthly decline amid concerns about weak fundamentals and looming oversupply. Dated barely held above $60/bbl mid-month – a four-year low – before rebounding by $5/bbl on the view that Washington’s sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil may curtail Russian oil flows. At the time of writing, Dated was trading around $62/bbl. Imbalances Global oil market balances are looking increasingly lopsided, as world oil supply is forging ahead while oil demand growth remains modest by historical standards. At the same time, the risks to the forecast remain plentiful, with the economic repercussions of the recent tariff turmoil and…
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Germany 2025
Energy Policy Review Government action plays a pivotal role in ensuring secure and sustainable energy transitions and combatting the climate crisis. Energy policy is critical not just for the energy sector but also for meeting environmental, economic and social goals. Governments need to respond to their country’s 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 was prepared in partnership between the Government of Germany and the IEA. It draws…
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Oil Market Report - April 2025
…At the time of writing, Brent futures were trading at around $65/bbl, after earlier hitting their lowest levels in more than four years to below $60/bbl. Buckle up After a period of relative calm, global oil markets were roiled by a barrage of trade tariff announcements in early April. Benchmark crude oil prices plunged to their lowest levels in four years on a sharp escalation in trade tensions and the prospect of higher supplies from some OPEC+ countries. Brent futures tumbled by more than $15/bbl, to below $60/bbl, but subsequently recovered to around $65/bbl after…
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Bolivia
A quarter of the electricity generated in Bolivia comes from renewables. On the other hand, 12% of the population still does not have access to electricity. The government has launched the Bolivia Electric Plan 2020-2025 to support the expansion of the electricity grid with a strong emphasis on renewables.
- Overview
- Energy mix
- Emissions
- Electricity
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Tanzania
Electricity access in Tanzania increased from around 13% in 2008 to 32% in 2017. The government is supporting the private sector to develop its electricity market, enhancing the role of renewable energy in the energy mix and increasing rural electricity access.
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- Energy mix
- Emissions
- Electricity
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Gas Market Report, Q2-2026 Executive summary
…Natural gas markets continued to rebalance during the 2025/26 heating season amid strong LNG supply growth Global LNG trade grew by 12% year-on-year (or 29 bcm) through the October-February period, supported by a series of new liquefaction projects, notably in North America, and stronger output from selected legacy exporters. The Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana alone accounted for almost half of the incremental LNG supply through this period and played a key role in the easing of market fundamentals. Consequently, natural gas prices in Asia and Europe continued to soften October-February amid improving LNG supply…
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Gas Market Report, Q2-2025 Executive summary
…of initially tight market conditions and heightened macroeconomic uncertainties. The global gas balance remains fragile in an increasingly complex geopolitical context, and dialogue between producers and consumers is important to ensure secure gas supplies. On 24-25 April 2025, the IEA will convene an international Summit on the Future of Energy Security, in partnership with the UK government. The Summit will address traditional and emerging risks related to energy security, including those affecting natural gas and LNG value chains. Europe and North America led demand growth through the 2024/25 winter season while Asian markets slowed Natural gas demand patterns…
