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Impacts of Middle East conflict set to reshape energy investment plans as disruptions put focus on security
…on the other. These range from renewables and nuclear to coal, oil and gas, in some cases – as well as broader measures to strengthen electricity systems, expand electrification and accelerate energy efficiency.”The report projects that global energy investment will reach $3.4 trillion in 2026, a slight increase year-on-year. Around $2.2 trillion is expected to go to grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, nuclear, renewables, efficiency and electrification in 2026, while around $1.2 trillion is set to be invested in oil, natural gas and coal.Despite higher oil prices, oil investment is expected to decline for…
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Equity fundraising by electric vehicle battery start-ups, 2010-2024
Equity fundraising by electric vehicle battery start-ups, 2010-2024 Equity fundraising by electric vehicle battery start-ups, 2010-2024
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Industrial Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality Standard System Construction Guide
The guide outlines China's strategy to achieve carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060 in the industrial sector. It includes a framework for developing standards in key areas such as general standards, accounting and verification, technology and equipment, monitoring, and management and evaluation. The guide emphasizes the importance of integrating low-carbon technologies, enhancing international cooperation, and ensuring the effective implementation of standards to support the transition to a low-carbon industrial model.
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2026 IEA Ministerial Chair's Summary
The 2026 IEA Ministerial and the 297th session of the IEA Governing Board were chaired by H.E. Sophie Hermans, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Climate Policy and Green Growth of the Netherlands, on 18-19 February 2026 in Paris.ContextTwo years after the successful fiftieth anniversary meeting of the IEA in 2024, this meeting convened Energy Ministers from IEA Member countries, together with invited IEA Accession and Association countries, key partner countries, leaders from the IEA Energy Business Council (EBC), and representatives of international organisations and multilateral development and finance institutions.Ministers acknowledged the role of the IEA as…
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Heavy truck sales shares by powertrain in China, 2020-2025
Heavy truck sales shares by powertrain in China, 2020-2025 GEVO 2026
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Oil demand in the Current Policies Scenario, 2024-2035
Oil demand in the Current Policies Scenario, 2024-2035 WEO 2025
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COP31-IEA High-Level Energy Transition Dialogue
Background information The COP31 Presidency and the IEA will hold the first in a series of High-Level Energy Transition Dialogues in the lead-up to COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, bringing together decision makers and thought leaders from around the world to discuss the Presidency’s strategic priorities and share perspectives.Chaired by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, the inaugural High-Level Dialogue will feature a keynote speech by COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum, Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. Special remarks will also be delivered by Ambassador Stephen Jones of Australia, which is the President of…
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Hydrogen Transport and Storage Business Models (HTBM and HSBM)
Proposed in the 2022 British Energy Security Strategy, with consultation ending in Feb 2024. No update published by mid-Nov 2024.
HTBM: For large-scale onshore hydrogen pipelines. Combines revenue support and Regulated Asset Base. Final design expected in 2025. First round aims for infrastructure in operation or construction by 2030.
HSBM: For geological hydrogen storage (e.g. salt caverns). Uses a Cap and Floor model. Final design expected in 2025, targeting up to two projects by 2030. -
Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Automated On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $18 million in funding for four cutting-edge projects that will help passenger vehicles operate more efficiently, reduce energy consumption, and contribute to the Biden Administration’s goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This funding is part of Phase II of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Automated On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program.
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Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (2023-2050)
The increased penetration of RES will constitute one of the most important objectives reaching 33.6% share in the gross final energy consumption. New capacities will be installed by 2030 and the increase of the share from 30% in 2021 to 45% in 2030.