Electric-car sales rebound to record highs as energy crisis reshapes global demand
Electric-car sales jumped 35% quarter-on-quarter and set records in 50 countries as fuel-price volatility revived demand—but stagnation in China and…
IEA Heat Pump Monitor maps global deployment, policy and market opportunities
The IEA’s new Heat Pump Monitor brings together global market data, policy analysis and 20 interactive dashboards to track deployment,…
IEA calls on Austria to speed up delivery of energy reforms to reach ambitious targets
Austria has set some of the most ambitious energy and climate goals in the world, including 100% renewable electricity by…
IEA review: Electrification can strengthen Portugal’s energy security and resilience
Portugal is making strong progress in transforming its electricity system, underpinned by range of energy technologies, but further efforts are…
IEA report underscores how tackling methane emissions strengthens energy security
Methane emissions from fossil fuels remained at very high levels in 2025, with no sign of global decline, according to…
International Energy Agency launches report Global Methane Tracker 2026
4 May 2026 Around the world, many countries have made reductions in methane emissions a...
EPO–IEA: Battery circularity innovation surges amid global race for critical materials
A joint EPO–IEA report shows rapid growth in innovation around battery recycling and reuse, with patent activity in battery circularity…
EU Gas and Oil Coordination Groups take stock of situation on gas and oil markets
Experts from the European Commission, EU member states and the International Energy Agency (IEA) met in the Gas and Oil…
IEA: Middle East conflict disrupts global natural gas markets, delays LNG supply wave
The global natural gas market outlook has been significantly altered by the conflict in the Middle East, according to the…
AI drives surge in data centre electricity demand, testing power systems
Electricity use by data centres rose sharply in 2025 as rapid AI expansion outpaced efficiency gains, according to a new…
IEA: Global shocks have driven a surge in energy policy activity and government spending
A series of global shocks in recent years have triggered an exceptionally active period of energy policy making, sharpening governments’…
IEA urges new projects, partnerships and policies to address rare earths supply chain risks
A new report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights growing mismatch between accelerating use of rare earths across…
IEA tracker monitors policy responses to energy market impact of Middle East conflict
A new online tool of the International Energy Agency (IEA) tracks the latest government measures to conserve energy and support…
IEA Webinar: “Financing CCUS at scale: how to mobilise private capital”
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) has been grabbing the recent attention of governments and financiers as both look to…
IEA publishes “Energy Technology Perspectives 2026”
As the IEA’s flagship technology publication, Energy Technology Perspectives (ETP) has been a key source of insights on all matters…
IEA launches report: Energy Technology Perspectives 2026
As the IEA’s flagship technology publication, Energy Technology Perspectives (ETP) has been a key source...
IEA key facts on the Strait of Hormuz, oil and gas markets, and IEA’s response
The IEA is responding to the energy market impacts of the conflict in the Middle East. The disruption to oil…
IEA members endorse largest ever oil stock release amid Middle East market disruptions
The 32 Member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) unanimously agreed today to make 400 million barrels of oil…
IEA: Key lessons from Ukraine can inform energy resilience planning worldwide
As Germany appears to be reassessing its commitment to decentralised renewable energy in favour of expanded gas capacity — while…
IEA identifies over 150 breakthroughs as energy innovation shifts toward security
The world’s energy innovation landscape is entering a new phase shaped by energy security, industrial competitiveness and infrastructure resilience, according…
IEA: Sodium-ion battery momentum grows, but challenges remain
The International Energy Agency signals a potential turning point for sodium-ion batteries, as major Chinese manufacturers accelerate commercial deployment from…
Global power demand growth underscores need for investments in grids and flexibility
Global electricity demand is set to grow by more than 3.5% per year on average over the rest of this…
IEA Commentary: Designing an effective strategic stockpiling system for critical minerals
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has long warned of the potential security risks associated with the high concentration of critical…
LNG: Growth in demand for natural gas is set to accelerate in 2026
Rapid expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, mostly from North America, is expected to reduce market pressures at a…
IEA: Investment in next-generation geothermal surges as policy support becomes decisive
As global electricity demand accelerates and power systems increasingly value firm, low-emissions generation, geothermal energy is regaining strategic relevance. The…
Fatih Birol: Seven certainties about energy for this age of uncertainty
The energy sector, like many others, is contending with a blizzard of uncertainties, complicating the work of policymakers, business leaders…
Energy technology cooperation: IEA to host Mission Innovation Secretariat
The International Energy Agency (IEA) will host the Mission Innovation Secretariat, a global government initiative that works to catalyse action…
IEA: Ireland can build on its electricity leadership to deliver a resilient power system
A new IEA report shows how strategic planning can enable Ireland to achieve its electrification ambitions while safeguarding energy security.…
IEA sees global coal demand plateauing, slight decline expected by 2030
A new market report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) points to intensifying competition from renewables, natural gas and nuclear…
IEA Executive Director commends EU agreement to phase out Russian gas imports
At a joint press conference with the EU Commission, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol emphasised the significance of the European…
IEA: Global progress on energy efficiency is picking up in 2025
Faster rate of improvement than 2024 and more than 250 new policy actions signal renewed momentum as governments seek to…
IEA: Overcoming energy constraints is key to reach Europe’s data centre goals
The European data centre market grew at around half the average rate worldwide over this period. To respond to this…
IEA: Changes in global car industry raise questions for economies and energy sector
As the geography of the global auto industry undergoes major shifts and electric car sales rise, a new IEA report…
OECD and IEA urge $500bn to decarbonise heavy industries in emerging economies
A new joint report by the OECD and the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that emerging and developing economies (EMDEs)…
IEA Energy Innovation Forum 2025 in Toronto (Livestreaming)
29 October 2025 Event — Toronto, Canada Overview Participants Downloads Watch sessions Organiser: International Energy...
IEA reports solar power leading global renewable capacity growth
Global renewable power capacity is set to more than double by 2030, according to the IEA’s latest medium-term forecast. The…
IEA warns of accelerating decline in oil and gas field output
Without continued investment in these fields, the world would lose the equivalent of Brazil and Norway’s combined production from the…
Green hydrogen is set to grow strongly despite persistent challenges, IEA reports
Despite a recent wave of project delays and cancellations, low-emissions hydrogen production is still set to see robust growth to…
IEA report launch: The Implications of Oil and Gas Field Decline Rates
Much attention today focuses on uncertainties affecting the future evolution of oil and natural gas...
IEA Commentary: How policy can help anchor demand for hydrogen
Realising the potential of low-emissions hydrogen is no longer a question of future technological breakthroughs: It’s a policy challenge of…
IEA launches Global Hydrogen Review 2025
Since the 2019 launch of the IEA’s The Future of Hydrogen report, the global conversation on hydrogen...
IEA launches Oil Market Report – September 2025
On 11 September 2025, the IEA’s launches its monthly Oil Market Report (OMR), the exclusive...
Brazil makes formal request to become IEA Member country
The government of Brazil has made a formal request to become a full Member of the International Energy Agency, citing…
IEA: Oil market imbalance set to increase as rising supply outpaces demand growth
Global oil markets face growing supply–demand imbalances as OPEC+ prepares to unwind output cuts by September, pushing 2025 supply growth…
IEA projects robust global electricity demand growth through 2026 despite economic headwinds
Global electricity demand is expected to expand at one of the fastest sustained paces in over a decade despite ongoing…
Fair cooling: IEA calls for global policy action as heatwaves and AC demand rise
As global temperatures rise and incomes grow, particularly in emerging economies, access to air conditioning is expanding rapidly. Yet the…
Global coal demand to remain on a plateau in 2025 and 2026, the IEA reports
An update of the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows coal use worldwide is likely to stay close to all-time high…
IEA Commentary: What drives natural gas price volatility in Europe and beyond?
Following the 2022/23 gas supply shock triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global natural gas markets are gradually rebalancing—but volatility…
IEA launches July 2025 Oil Market Report, 11 July 2025
11 Jul 2025 Background information The IEA’s monthly Oil Market Report (OMR) is the exclusive...
Lithuania: IEA launches Energy Policy Review 2025, 7 July 2025
07 Jul 2025 08:30—09:50 Paris Time Report launch Contact: [email protected] Background information Government action plays...