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Global Methane Tracker 2026 Understanding methane emissions
Atmospheric methane concentrations continue to rise Methane (CH4) is the second-most harmful greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide (CO2), trapping outgoing heat and warming the atmosphere through a process known as radiative forcing. Though it lingers in the atmosphere for far less time (12 years, compared with centuries for CO2), methane absorbs substantially more energy while it does. Cutting methane emissions therefore promises significant near-term climate benefits. Methane carries other hazards, too: it contributes to the formation of ground-level (tropospheric) ozone, a harmful pollutant, and methane leaks can also pose explosion risks.Atmospheric methane concentrations today are 2…
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Ukraine’s Energy Security As Ukraine heads into another heating season, six measures can help improve energy security
…measures, can serve as a strong means of protecting key energy facilities. Ukraine has been investing in lighter passive defence – such as gabions and sandbags, as well as anti-drone netting – as well as a second level of protection whereby reinforced concrete structures are erected around important infrastructure such as substations and autotransformers. These measures, combined with air defence, have successfully repelled some recent attacks. However, further investment remains necessary as Russia continues to update its attack strategies and increase the number of drones and missiles deployed.Efforts to optimise supply chains for key energy equipment also remain crucial, as…
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Eritrea
Less than half of the population of Eritrea has access to electricity. Most of the country's electricity generation comes from imported oil.
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Global Methane Tracker 2026 Addressing methane in the marketplace
…regardless of the destination, global methane emissions would fall by 17 Mt.A coordinated emissions import standard can strengthen energy security for importing countries. If countries that currently export fuel to the European Union, Japan, Korea or the United Kingdom were to cut flaring and methane emissions across all their exports, this could make more than 25 billion cubic metres (bcm) of additional gas available to importers. Reducing methane emissions and flaring can thus deliver a double dividend: improved energy security alongside progress toward climate goals. Designing import standards to maximise emissions reductions Regulators considering methane-related import standards can pursue…
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Sheltering From Oil Shocks Road transport fuels
…to work from home, where possible, and close public buildings on certain days.Policy examples: In response to the 2026 crisis in the Middle East, several countries have announced measures to encourage working from home. For example, the Philippines and Pakistan have mandated 4-day workweeks for government workers, while Sri Lanka has closed public offices on Wednesdays, and Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam are all actively promoting remote work. Many European governments also encouraged working from home in response to the energy crisis in 2022-23, including through the joint IEA-EU Playing my Part Campaign. For example…
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Global Energy Policies Hub
A snapshot of global energy policies tracking over 6 500 policies in 84 countries
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Gas Market Report, Q2-2026 Executive summary
…is sending shockwaves through energy markets. The easing of fundamentals in international natural gas markets in early 2026 was abruptly disrupted by the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz at the beginning of March, which has created unprecedented uncertainty.The crisis has profoundly distorted short-term market fundamentals and is altering the medium-term outlook for natural gas. The loss, for the time being, of almost 20% of global LNG supply has caused strong price volatility, driving up natural gas prices in both Asia and Europe to their highest levels since the 2022/23 energy crisis and prompting an…
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Global Energy Review 2026 Technology: Nuclear
In 2025, 3 GW of new nuclear capacity came online, with China, India and Russia each completing work on a new reactor. However, these additions were offset by the retirement of 3 GW of nuclear capacity, two-thirds of which was in Belgium. In total, global nuclear capacity remained at 420 GW at the end of 2025, with reactors in operation in over 30 countries. There were ten construction starts in 2025 – nine in China and one in Russia – with a total capacity of 12.2 GW. Over the past decade, 94% of nuclear reactors that started construction were of…
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Household Energy Affordability Executive summary
…Japan were on a downward trend in 2025, but they remain around 10-30% above pre-crisis levels in real terms. North America, by contrast, saw residential natural gas prices rise by around 5% in 2025, though they remain well below prices in Europe and other importing regions.The prices paid by households for energy vary widely from country-to-country, reflecting not just the cost of supply but also various additional levies, taxes and subsidies. For gasoline, taxes can account for as much as 70% of the final price charged to consumers, as is the case in some countries…
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Investment Data Explorer
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