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Fossil Fuels
…emissions by: Ensuring that GHG monitoring and emission reductions are a strategic priority and an essential element of day-to-day operations. Supporting governments in the development of regulations on flaring and methane emissions that promote best standards for monitoring, reporting and emission reductions. Routinely categorising, tracking and prioritising emission reduction opportunities as part of well reservoir and plant maintenance. Developing consistent measurement and reporting methodologies and nomenclature for GHG emissions and communicating progress on reduction targets. This includes establishing third-party verification systems and transparency for data and reporting. Building partnerships and expanding emission reduction criteria to cover oil...
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The Future of Electricity in the Middle East and North Africa Executive summary
…TWh). This made the MENA region the third-largest contributor to global electricity demand growth after China and India. Looking ahead, demand is projected to rise by another 50% by 2035, adding the equivalent of the current demand of Germany and Spain combined – with significant implications for global energy markets. Cooling and desalination: Twin pillars of surging electricity demand growth The region’s climate, characterised by extreme heat and water scarcity, means that reliable and resilient electricity systems are vital to sustaining everyday life. Average temperatures in MENA are rising at more than twice the global rate, and summer…
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Energy and Water
…as well as climate change. This has significant implications for ensuring both energy and water security. Energy's water problem Energy demand for water desalination is poised to double to 2030 Almost all of the world’s water demand is met by groundwater and surface water. However, water stress has led to an increase in the use of non-traditional resources, such as saltwater. This requires desalination, the process of separating saline water (seawater or brackish water) into freshwater and concentrated salt. Global energy demand for desalination has nearly doubled since 2010, and current trends point to another doubling to…
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Bolivia
A quarter of the electricity generated in Bolivia comes from renewables. On the other hand, 12% of the population still does not have access to electricity. The government has launched the Bolivia Electric Plan 2020-2025 to support the expansion of the electricity grid with a strong emphasis on renewables.
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Global Hydrogen Review 2025 Southeast Asia
…ore reserves, and for the Philippines and Thailand, which rely heavily on steel imports to meet demand. Hydrogen-based steel could contribute to satisfying the expected regional steel demand growth, but faces competition from China. In the maritime sector, more than 85% of total energy demand is from international shipping in Singapore, which is pursuing a multi-fuel strategy, performing trials and defining technical standards for ammonia and methanol bunkering. In aviation, demand is concentrated in a few airports, so supplying these with synthetic fuel could make large strides towards decarbonisation.Near-term actions include prioritising renewables deployment, which could…
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Renewables for Industry Executive summary
…heat electrification. This linkage between industrial electricity demand and growing renewable generation is becoming an important driver of decarbonisation across industrial sectors. It contributes to greater system flexibility, strengthens energy security by reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports, and fosters economic growth, industrialisation and employment. Low-temperature industrial heat and steam are ready for electrification, but market conditions are not yet in place Improving energy efficiency is the foundational step in preparing for the electrification of low-temperature heat and steam. Energy efficiency measures lower overall heat demand, reduce losses and thereby enable smaller, more cost-effective electrification solutions. In…
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Ghana
In Ghana, electrification rates have gradually increased over the past 20 years, reaching almost 85% in 2017 and building on successful electrification plans. The country relies on a diversified energy mix and hosts the largest hydropower project of the Western African region.
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Financing the ASEAN Power Grid Executive summary
…generation can also prevent deepened dependencies on fossil fuel imports that are prone to supply shocks, as witnessed during the 2022-2023 global energy crisis which caused regional subsidies for fossil fuel consumption to soar. Optimising both variable renewable and flexible resources across countries requires a strong degree of trust, regulatory and technical co-ordination, robust business models, harmonised arrangements for cross-border trade, and substantial investment; but if achieved, it could benefit consumers through lower electricity costs and governments through enhanced energy security. Regional power trade is nascent today despite the first projects dating back over five decades Since…
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Global EV Outlook 2026 Trends in electric cars
…the year. Meanwhile, outside of these major car markets, sales continued to expand rapidly.In a growing number of countries, the electric car sales share has recently surpassed 10%, and in some cases, progress has been even faster than in the three largest EV markets. Some later-entry markets have seen rapid increases in electric car sales, thanks to the economies of scale and cost-competitiveness of Chinese-made electric cars. For example, Nepal has witnessed one of the largest increases in electric car sales shares since 2020, as imports of electric cars made in China increased significantly. More than…
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Financing the Modernisation of Power Systems Beyond Coal Executive summary
…The global energy crisis of the first half of 2026 has added a layer of complexity to coal transition and energy security strategies: heightened volatility in gas markets, driven in large part by conflict in the Middle East, has increased the short-term economic value of existing coal assets. At the same time, interest has grown in new financing mechanisms that could help accelerate coal transitions. Transition credits are one such option that have received increasing attention in the energy and carbon markets community in Southeast Asia. This report examines how transition credits could be designed to accelerate a coal…
