International Energy Agency (IEA)

In April, we'll convene an International Summit on the Future of Energy Security, hosted by the UK government in London Leaders will assess the risks facing the global energy system & examine the solutions & opportunities available for addressing them ➡️ https://iea.li/4ih5FxK

AI is quickly emerging as one of the most important technologies of our time Explore our latest analysis on the energy-AI nexus: https://iea.li/4iD8IA3 And watch our new video for more on our work to assess the implications of AI's rapid rise for the global energy system ⬇️

China saw the largest absolute increase in energy demand in 2024 But its rate of growth slowed to less than 3%, half the 2023 pace The US saw the 3rd biggest rise, & demand in the EU grew for the 1st time since 2017 – excluding the post-Covid rebound 👉 https://iea.li/4c0jqhT

Temperatures are having an increasingly strong effect on energy trends Extreme temperatures in 2024, the hottest year on record, drove 20% of growth in both gas & electricity demand, half the rise in CO2 emissions & all the increase in coal use ➡️ https://iea.li/4c2mkTo

Energy demand growth surged in 2024, led by electricity use for cooling, industry, EVs & data centres All energy sources stepped up to meet rising energy consumption. Renewables made up the largest share of demand growth, followed by natural gas ➡️ https://iea.li/4hTm8Y0

Honoured to meet with PM Shigeru Ishiba of Japan for an insightful discussion on global energy markets & security. I appreciate the PM emphasising Japan's unwavering support for the International Energy Agency (IEA) After my short visit, I leave Japan grateful for the warm welcome & productive meetings.

🗣 “Grid congestion has serious implications for societies … undermining energy security, economic development & clean energy transitions.” Our new commentary highlights the importance of expanding & modernising the world's grid networks. Read more ➡️ https://iea.li/3FEyfKV

Global energy demand growth surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average, driven by rapidly rising electricity use Most of the growth came from emerging & developing economies, but demand also rose in advanced economies after years of declines ➡️ https://iea.li/4l3EjNq

🗣️“There are many uncertainties in the world today & different narratives about energy – but this new data-driven IEA report puts some clear facts on the table about what is happening globally” Read more from Fatih Birol on our Global Energy Review 2025 ➡️ https://iea.li/4c45Mu8

Our newsletter went out today, with info & analysis on the first global assessment of 2024 energy data, the latest oil market trends, our upcoming Summit on the Future of Energy Security & more Subscribe here ➡️ https://iea.li/4iSaCNk Read it here ⬇️