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How the global landscape for energy investment is changing
The implications of the Middle East crisis for countries’ spending priorities
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Welcome back to Energy Snapshot, the International Energy Agency’s monthly newsletter focused on charts and data. In this edition, we look at how energy investment is evolving.
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This is a crucial moment for global energy investment as the Strait of Hormuz crisis leads countries to review their energy policies, investment priorities and broader strategies, with a strong focus on bolstering their…
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Implementation and application of the alternative heating technology "passive solar energy collection system" (Implementación y aplicación de la tecnología alternativa de calefacción “sistema pasivo de recolección de energía solar de forma indirecta”) Dec
Decree 019 of 2008 provided for the immediate construction of passive solar heating systems "Trombe Walls" by the government. "Trombe walls" are a building technique where heat collecting building materials are used in sun-facing façades and heat is then transferred to the dwelling through a passive ventilation system.
The construction took place in areas of extreme poverty above 3,500m of altitude, with a budget of USD 5.5 million (15.5 million peruvian Sols).
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MethaneSAT and IEA estimates of methane emissions intensities by country, 2025
MethaneSAT and IEA estimates of methane emissions intensities by country, 2025 2026 Global Methane Tracker
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Flexibility needs drivers and flexibility supply by source in the Middle East and North Africa and selected countries, 2035
Middle East Africa Hydroelectricity Electrolysers Renewables
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Executive Director hosts Prime Minister of Thailand at IEA headquarters for discussion on key energy issues
Meeting with Prime Minister Charnvirakul and other senior Thai ministers addressed implications of current energy crisis, with focus on challenges facing Asian countries IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol welcomed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of Thailand in Paris today for a meeting that covered the impacts and implications of the current energy crisis resulting from the war in the Middle East, as well as opportunities for the IEA and Thailand to deepen their existing collaboration on energy issues.At the IEA’s headquarters in Paris, Prime Minister Charnvirakul and Dr Birol spoke about the repercussions of the near closure of the…
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Average battery pack price per watt-hour index by region, 2020-2025
GEVO Battery Europe China United States
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LAW no. 2019-1147 relating to energy and climate - coal phase-out
The French government promulgated in 2019 a law relating to energy and climate, setting in a legal framework key milestones and objectives to reach climate neutrality by 2050. This includes the shutdown of coal-fired power plants by January 1st, 2022.
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VAT rate reduction on gas (21% to 6%) for households
A similar temporary reduction of VAT from 21% to 6% is applied on gas and heat from 1 April to 30 September 2022
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Temporary electricity and gas price support scheme targeting households
The bill proposes that 2,4 billion SEK be allocated for a new temporary electricity and gas price support scheme for households for January and February 2026. The proposal was put forward against the backdrop of high electricity prices and the severe cold, which led to high household heating costs at the beginning of 2026.