Energy, Oil & Gas

Tackling methane emissions would strengthen energy security amid crisis: IEA

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....

Energy, Oil & Gas

Battery recycling surges amid mineral, energy security push: report

End-of-life batteries are expected to surge from mid-2030s, driving recycling innovation. Patent activity in battery circularity grew 42 per cent annually (2017–2023), far outpacing overall battery manufacturing and global technical fields, according to a study by European Patent Office and International Energy Agency. ...

Energy, Oil & Gas

Masdar, EPCG partner on Montenegro energy security

Masdar, Abu Dhabi energy company, and Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), Montenegro’s national power utility, have agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture (JV) to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in Montenegro....

Energy, Oil & Gas

Battery tech dominates patent landscape in energy security push: IEA

The world’s energy innovation is entering a security-focused phase, driven by industrial competitiveness and infrastructure resilience, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Energy technologies now form multi-trillion-dollar markets, with innovation spanning batteries, transformers, turbines, motors, and heat exchangers. ...