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Land-Use Competition between Biodiversity and Net Zero Goals
…Model (REALM), which identifies areas of overlap between renewable projects, critical mineral mining, and conservation priorities. Using Canada as a case study, this report highlights areas of potential land-use conflict and shows how the country can reach its 30% by 2030 target without significantly hindering the wind and solar development needed to achieve its net zero targets. Key points Achieving global energy, climate and biodiversity conservation targets simultaneously has significant implications for land use. At the 28th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP28) in 2023, nearly 200 countries set a target to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. Based on…
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Delivering on the EU’s electrification ambitions
…Today, imported fuels account for around 60% of the EU’s total energy demand and cost the bloc EUR 380 billion in 2024. The risks associated with the EU’s reliance on fuel imports have been highlighted by recent market disruptions linked to the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict in the Middle East, bringing renewed attention to the EU’s target of increasing electrification from 24% today to 32% of energy consumption by 2030.This commentary is the second in a series examining the case for electrification in the EU. The previous instalment looked at…
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IEA Support to Accelerating Renewable Energy Permitting (ARPE)
…civil society and industry. Invited speakers and discussants shared their experiences and lessons learned, providing multiple applicable insights for policy makers in focus countries and beyond.This webpage contains a summary of the main findings resulting from the ARPE action, as well as the summary reports containing the main findings of each workshop. It provides examples of solutions and can inform policy-making, as well as all other stakeholders engaged in renewable energy project development.The project was funded by the European Union (EU) via the Technical Support Instrument, which is managed by the Reform and Investment Task Force (SG REFORM…
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Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025 Broader view on energy-related strategic minerals: What risks to anticipate?
…critical mineral markets, often stemming from the relatively small size and limited transparency of these markets. Among 20 strategic minerals, 75% have shown greater price volatility than oil, and half have been more volatile than natural gas. These risks are also heightened by the fact that many strategic minerals are produced not as co‑products or by-products of primary commodities. Minerals such as tellurium, gallium and germanium are typically recovered during the processing of copper, nickel or aluminium ores, meaning their supply is inherently tied to the output of these primary commodities rather than to their own market dynamics.Trade…
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Ciarán Healy
Oil Market Analyst.
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Tracking Energy Crisis Policy Responses
…of oil markets, alongside significant impacts on supplies of natural gas and other energy-related commodities. As concerns over supply security have grown, prices have risen across several parts of the energy system, increasing pressure on household budgets, public finances, and economic activity more broadly.Many actions are being taken to bolster oil supply, including the largest-ever release of emergency oil stocks coordinated by the IEA. At the same time, many governments are taking demand-side measures as they look to shield consumers from high energy prices. To support these actions, the IEA published a report, Sheltering from Oil…
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New podcast episode examines the surge in energy jobs
…Ruff, two authors of the World Energy Employment 2025 report. They discuss the demographics of the energy sector, what has been driving the strong increase in global energy employment, and how to tackle growing skills shortages, which could complicate efforts by countries to meet rising energy demand securely and affordably.The Everything Energy podcast offers fresh perspectives on a wide range of global energy issues through conversations with IEA experts.Previous episodes cover the vast potential of geothermal energy, nuclear energy’s comeback, energy and AI, key energy investment trends, the forces shaping oil markets, growing demand for air conditioning, efforts…
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New podcast episode delves into evolving relationship between energy and AI
…and how it is used to the range of physical bottlenecks, including for energy, now constraining AI’s expansion and sparking a scramble for solutions.The Everything Energy podcast offers insights and perspectives from the IEA on leading global energy issues. In recent episodes, IEA experts have unpacked a number of topics linked to the ongoing energy crisis stemming from the war in the Middle East, including the disruptions to oil markets, the IEA’s historic release of emergency oil stocks, and 10 options to help shelter consumers from the effects of higher oil prices. All past episodes are available here.
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Jobs
…energy sector jobs are more prevalent in areas with lower unemployment rates. Energy efficiency investments also contribute to enhance the quality of jobs in other industries. Firms that invest in energy efficiency can significantly improve the quality of the working environment, with efficient lighting that provides increased visual comfort, or efficient ventilation systems that enhance air quality. By freeing up businesses’ spending through reduced energy bills, energy efficiency helps minimise cost pressures and supports employers in safeguarding jobs. Need more information? IEA (2020), World Energy Outlook Special Report - Sustainable Recovery.MICAT (2024), Empirical basis factsheet on Economic impacts – Employment effects.
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Global Hydrogen Review 2025 Investment and innovation
…In 2025, electrolysis is expected to account for 80% of spending but only 56% of production from projects under construction, given its higher capital intensity.Investment in electrolysis-based projects is highest in China and Europe, while the United States allocates a larger share to CCUS-equipped production. Over 50% of total investment in 2024 and 2025 targets hydrogen use in oil refining and industrial facilities with existing hydrogen demand.Guarantees and risk-sharing instruments are essential to scaling up hydrogen projects, particularly for first-of-a-kind deployments and emerging technologies. Collaboration among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), project developers, public…
