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Global Energy Review 2026
…information The Global Energy Review 2026 provides an assessment of the trends that took place in 2025 across the energy sector worldwide, covering all major fuels and technologies, and regions and countries. It combines the latest available data with IEA analysis and insights, providing a full picture of the global energy landscape.The report explores recent developments in energy demand across oil, natural gas, coal, renewables, nuclear power – at both the global and country levels. It also reviews the latest changes in electricity demand and generation, as well as the pace of adoption of energy-related technologies such as AI…
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Austria can build on its strong energy ambitions through targeted reforms and faster delivery
…hydrogen and storage infrastructure.The IEA report finds that Austria’s efforts to bolster energy security and reduce emissions reinforce one another. The review also highlights the major shift in Austria’s energy security position since 2022. Before then, Austria imported 80% of its natural gas from Russia. Since then, the country has diversified supply, increased its strategic gas reserve, strengthened infrastructure resilience and reduced market vulnerability to external shocks. Ongoing market reforms aim to further enhance Austria's energy security by speeding up electrification and optimising grid infrastructure to improve flexibility and support long-term resilience.At the same…
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11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency
…Conference on Energy Efficiency is the leading international forum for advancing energy efficiency. Each year, it brings together ministers, CEOs, and senior leaders from government, finance, and business sectors across the globe.Many governments are implementing policies to boost energy efficiency, and the IEA’s Global Conference on Energy Efficiency aims to provide policy makers with real-world solutions to achieve this.Canada and the IEA will co-host the 11th edition in June 2026. Over 600 participants will gather in Montreal for two days of high-level panels, roundtables and meetings to drive progress forward. With energy efficiency forming…
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Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies
…to IEA analysis. About the E4 programme The IEA's Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies Programme has been supporting countries and regions in the Global South since 2014. By providing capacity building and training, data-driven insights, policy recommendations, and fostering collaboration, the E4 programme aims to unlock the potential of energy efficiency and drive sustainable development for all.The E4 Programme supports better energy efficiency policies in countries by intervening at different levels:Support for policy development: working together with those responsible for the delivery of energy efficiency policies in countries and responding to their needs, the E4 programme…
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Businesses see competitive value of energy efficiency, but smaller firms struggle to access solutions
…position in global markets. Yet not all firms have the same capacity to quickly improve their energy efficiency.New analysis of the 2025 IEA Industrial Competitiveness Survey – which covered 1 000 companies across 14 countries – shows that business leaders view energy efficiency as closely linked to their competitive performance. But the survey also highlights a persistent divide: while large companies are often well positioned to capture these benefits, many that are small and medium-sized face barriers that limit their ability to invest in efficiency and compete on the same terms. Energy efficiency drives competitiveness across all sectors, with select industries…
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Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage
Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage
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Thematic session: Demand-side energy data for improving lives
…utilise.At the same time, the enabling conditions for change are emerging. Advances in geospatial technologies, open data standards, AI and digital technologies are reducing the cost and complexity of data collection. The deployment of smart meters, connected devices, and advanced analytics enables more granular and real-time insights into energy use. Coordinated action across governments, industry, and civil society is required to scale solutions in a practical and affordable manner.This session will explore how countries can strengthen demand-side energy data collection and reporting frameworks, and how improved data can be translated into more effective energy policies. Downloads
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New podcast episode explores energy crisis impacts in Southeast Asia
…Head of the IEA’s Regional Cooperation Centre in Singapore. She explains why countries in Southeast Asia are especially exposed to current energy supply disruptions, how price increases and fuel shortages are already affecting daily life, and the steps governments are taking to cushion the impacts.The Everything Energy podcast offers perspectives on a wide range of leading global energy issues. In other recent episodes, IEA experts explain the Agency’s largest-ever emergency oil stock release, which is aimed at supporting global energy security through the current crisis, and walk through 10 measures countries can take to help shelter…
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IEA and Mexico host latest edition of Energy Efficiency Policy Training Week
…to share experience and identify practical approaches to advancing energy efficiency and energy transitions.”This is the 23rd Energy Efficiency Policy Training Week organised by the IEA and the first to be held in Mexico. The training weeks are part of the IEA’s Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies Programme and are supported by the Clean Energy Transitions Programme.Over the past 10 years, the training weeks have brought together more than 3 500 policymakers from over 130 countries and have supported the development of over 1 000 energy efficiency policies. They aim to strengthen international and regional cooperation and support the…
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Autonomous vehicles
GEVO 2026 - Chapter 8 Progress in AI and computing power is disproportionately benefiting EVs, particularly for automated driving and integrated vehicle control. Sensors and chips integrate well with the stable, high-voltage power supply of EV batteries. Electric vehicles lead in automation and advanced driver assistance Driving automation is at the forefront of software developments for cars today. While fully autonomous cars (Level 5 automation)) are not currently in sight, electric driverless taxis (Level 4) are already operating commercially in more than 20 cities worldwide. Moreover, automated driving systems are not limited to self-driving cars – they are also rapidly gaining…