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IEA report sees bright future for natural gas over next 5 years
Natural gas is well on its way to a bright future, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) that projects China will more than double consumption over the next five years while lower prices from the unconventional gas revolution will continue to benefit the United States.The report, Medium-Term Gas Market Report 2012, released today at the World Gas Conference 2012, says China will become the third-largest gas importer behind Europe and Asia Oceania, driving a 2.7% average annual growth in global gas demand through 2017 (up from the 2.4% annual growth…
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Cities, Towns and Renewable Energy: Yes in my front yard
Yes in my front yard Cities, Towns and Renewable Energy Local governments have the power to influence the energy choices of their citizens. Many cities and towns have already encouraged energy efficiency measures. Even so, as demand for energy services continues to grow, the energy infrastructure that every city and town depends on will need to be expanded, upgraded or replaced. This provides the opportunity to increase the deployment of renewable energy technologies and decentralised energy systems, and hence gain the multi-benefits of increased energy security, climate change mitigation and sustainable development, but also the social benefits of reduced…
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IEA Chief Economist Fatih Birol is named Agency’s next Executive Director
The Governing Board of the International Energy Agency (IEA) this week confirmed the appointment of Dr. Fatih Birol as the next Executive Director of the Agency. He will succeed Ms. Maria van der Hoeven, who will complete her four-year term on August 31, 2015.This marks one of the rare occasions that the head of an international organisation has been selected from within its ranks. Renowned in the energy field, Dr. Birol joined the IEA in 1995 and has risen to now hold the positions of Chief Economist and Director of Global Energy Economics. In this role, he oversees…
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Rwanda
Rwanda included strong commitments to its intended nationally determined contribution (INDC) to the Paris Agreement. The country plans to increase its carbon sink capacity through sustainable forest management practices and to reduce emissions from the agricultural sector. In 2019, Rwanda’s energy mix was dominated by biomass and waste (74%) and oil products (20%), while natural gas, coal and hydro account for the rest of the energy supply. In 2020, less than 5% of the population had access to clean cooking and 50% had access to electricity. With annual access growth of more than 3 percentage points, Rwanda has shown…
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Launch of the World Energy Outlook-2018 in Stockholm
For more information:- on Di Energy event please click here- on the KTH launch please click here.
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Global Hydrogen Review 2024 GHG emissions of hydrogen and its derivatives
Highlights In 2023, global hydrogen production emitted 920 Mt CO2. Nearly two-thirds of production was from unabated natural gas, which emits 10‑12 kg CO2-equivalent (CO2-eq)/kg H2; about 20% was from unabated coal, which emits 22-26 kg CO2-eq/kg H2. Between 75% and 95% of these emissions occur directly at the point of production, and can be reduced by carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). For hydrogen from steam methane reforming (natural gas), abatement costs are estimated at around USD 60-85/t CO2 for capture rates of 55-70%, and USD 85-110/t CO2 for rates above 90%. However, carbon capture…
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Policy Pathways Brief - Energy Management Programmes for Industry
Increasing the competitiveness of industry is a key goal for most governments. Improving the efficiency of energy use within industry is a proven, cost-effective mechanism for increasing competitiveness, while simultaneously raising national productivity and strengthening energy security. The International Energy Agency demonstrates energy savings of at least 26% are possible in industry through effective policy support to raise awareness of opportunities, build technical expertise, increase access to capital, and ultimately reduce perceived risk.
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World Energy Investment 2024 United States
The United States, the second largest economy in the world, accounts for 15% of global clean energy investment, and remains a major investor in oil and gas The United States has taken important steps to scale up investments in clean energy. These investments overtook the spending that went to fossil fuels in 2020 – when oil and gas investments fell sharply – and increased to USD 280 billion in 2023 from USD 200 billion in 2020. The country also invests a significant amount in oil and gas: for every USD 1.4 spent on clean energy in 2023, US investors directed 1 USD to fossil fuels. (That…
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Communique. Meeting of the Governing Board at Ministerial Level
We, the energy ministers of IEA Member countries, meeting in Paris on the 28-29 April 2003, agree: Energy Security, Environmental Protection and Economic Growth –The Three Es – remain robust as the IEA’s guiding principles for energy policy. Reaching our shared goals requires constant adaptation to changing circumstances and renewal of commitment. This is particularly true in the context of the current geopolitical instability in key energy-producing regions, price volatility, demand growth and a growing threat to our environment. Energy security remains our focus We strongly affirm our readiness to combat any disruption of oil supplies, including through…
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Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report, 2019
Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report monitors global, regional and country progress on the three targets of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7: access to energy and clean cooking, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. It identifies priorities for action and best practices that have proven successful in helping policy makers and development partners understand what is needed to overcome challenges. The report is produced by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the World Bank and the World Health Organization (WHO). The 2019 edition was chaired by the IEA.
