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Commentary
10 Feb 2026
What it would take to unlock the next phase of hydrogen growth
Can hydrogen scale up successfully Global hydrogen demand reached 100 Mt in 2024, mainly from refineries, the production of chemicals and the iron and steel sector. Demand grew by almost 2% from 2023, in line with overall energy demand growth. This consumption was almost completely met with hydrogen produced from unabated fossil fuels, using 290 billion cubic metres of natural gas and 90 million tonnes of coal equivalent. However, alternative technologies that can produce low-emissions hydrogen have attracted a lot of interest from governments given their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and diversify energy supply, particularly in countries that have a…
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Flagship report
Mar 2026
Energy Technology Perspectives 2026
The 2026 edition of Energy Technology Perspectives is published against the backdrop of a fast-changing policy and technology landscape. Governments are working to establish secure and resilient supply chains for clean energy technologies while advancing key energy policy goals such as energy security, affordability and economic competitiveness, as well as climate and other environmental goals. In a landscape that is constantly evolving, this report aims to deliver timely insights into the status and outlook of technology deployment, manufacturing, project pipelines, investments, and trade of different energy technologies and materials. The aim is to provide useful analysis that can inform…
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Policy
Korea
2023
10th Basic Energy Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand (2023-2036)
The 10th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand establishes a 15-year roadmap (2022-2036) to ensure energy security through a balanced energy mix and large-scale infrastructure investment. The plan prioritises pre-emptive reinforcement of the power grid and the expansion of transmission and substation facilities to integrate volatile renewable sources and new nuclear power. To ensure system reliability during this transition, the plan identifies a critical investment requirement of approximately KRW 45 trillion by 2036 for renewable energy backup facilities, specifically for technologies such as synchronous condensers (to provide grid inertia) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).A…
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Policy
Germany
2008
Mobility Management Action Programme
With the help of regional co-ordinators, regional roadshows, initial consultations, information materials, two national competitions, public relations and an online portal the "Mobility Management Action Programme € of the German Energy Agency is aimed at companies and organisations (including public administration departments, hospitals, universities, etc.), municipalities and mobility providers. The objective is improved coordination between supply and demand of private mobility, a shift from passenger vehicle transport to more efficient forms of transport, and improvement of communication about mobility. In the framework of the National Climate Protection Initiative the BMU is supporting the German Energy Agency "Mobility Management Action…
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Policy
Costa Rica
2022
Green Hydrogen National Strategy
Costa Rica's Green Hydrogen National Strategy is the country's national roadmap to boost sustainable hydrogen in the country.
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Policy
Korea
2021
2050 Carbon neutrality scenarios (final)
The presidential committee on carbon neutrality announced two upgraded 2050 carbon neutrality roadmaps to achieve net-zero emissions goal by 2050. Further to the draft for three scenarios announced in August, the committee came up with upgraded two scenarios which both call for the coal phase-out suggesting different proposals in sectors such as power supply, transportation, hydrogen, and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). The specific scenarios are as follows: • 1st Scenario: aiming to eliminate all thermal power generation using fossil fuel and LNG to achieve zero emissions in the power supply sector • 2nd Scenario: aiming to abolish coal…
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Technology report
May 2025
Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025 Innovation in mining, refining and recycling to promote diversification
New technologies in mining, refining and recycling hold major potential to scale up diversified supplies Continued growth in mineral demand in the coming decades calls for substantial contributions from supply sources that are sustainable and minimise losses and waste. However, progress on upstream and midstream, or “supply-side”, innovations has been lagging. Building resilient and responsible mineral supply chains will require efforts to scale up new technologies that can increase supply volumes, improve the energy efficiency of production processes, and reduce water consumption, waste generation and emissions all along the supply chain. These innovations can help achieve various policy goals…
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Country report
Jan 2026
India Bioenergy Market Report
Outlook for liquid and gaseous biofuels to 2030 As demand for renewable energy grows in India, liquid and gaseous biofuels are expected to be one of the fastest-growing markets, driven by significant feedstock potential and supportive policies. These fuels can provide low-emission energy in heat, electricity and transport. They can also be produced domestically reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels, improve energy security, and create economic development and employment opportunities.This report examines the current supply and demand of liquid and gaseous biofuels in India and their forecasted growth to 2030. It provides a detailed assessment of existing…
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Country
Russia
Russia is the world’s second-largest producer of natural gas, behind the United States, and has the world’s largest gas reserves. Russia is the world’s largest gas exporter. In 2021 the country produced 762 bcm of natural gas, and exported approximately 210 bcm via pipeline.
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- Energy mix
- Emissions
- Electricity
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