The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects global electricity demand to grow 3.6 per cent in 2026 and 3.8 per cent in 2027, driven by electrification, data centres and industrial demand despite LNG market disruptions and energy price volatility....
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that global supply chains for critical minerals remain highly vulnerable despite growing efforts to diversify production, with rising geopolitical tensions and export restrictions posing significant risks to energy security and industrial growth....
A recovery in world oil demand is underway, with consumption set to rise from its May nadir on seasonal trends and as pent-up demand is released in line with a rebound in product supplies, says an International Energy Agency (IEA) report....
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has unanimously approved Nigeria’s entry as an Association country, strengthening cooperation with Africa’s most populous nation and expanding the IEA Family to represent over 80 per cent of global energy demand....
Dozens of countries agreed at the International Energy Agency (IEA) conference in Montreal to prioritise energy efficiency to cut costs, improve resilience and reduce volatility after Middle East energy disruptions, pledging stronger support for households, SMEs and global cooperation....
An International Energy Agency (IEA) report warns that disruptions to Strait of Hormuz energy shipments have exposed Southeast Asia’s dependence on imported fuels, highlighting the need for stronger energy security, diversification and efficiency measures as regional energy demand continues to rise....
The global oil market could swing into a substantial surplus next year as production recovers sharply following the US-Iran peace agreement and the gradual reopening of Gulf energy routes, according to the latest outlook from the International Energy Agency (IEA)....
A new International Energy Agency (IEA) report says stronger government action and enhanced global cooperation are essential to speed clean energy deployment this decade, warning that significant challenges remain in turning energy transition commitments into measurable implementation....
Global oil inventories could hit critical or historically low levels just ahead of the peak summer demand period if stock draws continue at their current pace, Reuters quoted the head of the International Energy Agency's oil industry and markets division as saying....
Global energy investment is expected to reach $3.4 trillion in 2026, with $2.2 trillion going to low-emissions and grid technologies and $1.2 trillion to fossil fuels, according to the IEA report....
OECD net electricity generation reached 920.8 TWh in February 2026, up 0.8 per cent year-on-year. Fossil fuels supplied 45.4 per cent of output despite declining 4.7 per cent, while renewables contributed 37.8 per cent and nuclear power accounted for 15.7 per cent of generation. ...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns the Middle East conflict-driven energy crisis is disrupting LPG supplies via the Strait of Hormuz, causing shortages and price spikes that threaten cooking fuel access for billions in developing Asia and other emerging economies....
International Energy Agency (IEA) says global oil markets face disruptions in 2026 due to Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz restrictions, with demand forecast to fall by 420 kb/d to 104 mb/d, led by a sharp Q2 decline....
Methane emissions from fossil fuels remain near record highs in 2025, with little global decline. IEA analysis shows proven abatement measures could free 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas annually and enhance energy security. Some countries are progressing, and the Middle East crisis highlights added benefits....
Middle East conflict disrupted global natural gas markets, cutting nearly 20 per cent of LNG supply via the Strait of Hormuz, causing supply shocks, uncertainty, and sharp price increases worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest quarterly gas market report. ...
The Iran–US–Israel conflict is driving the worst global energy crisis, IEA head Fatih Birol said, calling it the biggest in history, worsened by Russia-related energy shocks and supply pressures global....
Global energy demand growth slowed in 2025, while electricity use rose faster. Solar PV led supply growth for the first time, followed by natural gas, which accounted for 17 per cent mainly in power generation, according to a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report. ...
Energy output lost in the Middle East from the ongoing conflict in the region will take about two years to recover, Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency, was quoted as saying in an interview with the Neue Zuercher Zeitung newspaper....
Recent global shocks have spurred intensive energy policymaking, increasing focus on security, resilience and affordability, and boosting public spending, according to the IEA’s State of Energy Policy 2026 report reviewing global policy changes in 2025....
The heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank Group will meet on Monday to discuss the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war. ...
