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Jun 10
After careful consideration, the co-chairs have agreed to postpone the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, due to be held in Nairobi in July
We thank all concerned for their support. A high-level virtual session will take place on 9 July & a new Summit date will be announced soon
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Global energy demand growth was met by diverse range of sources in 2025 β led by solar & then gas.
While growth slowed from the previous year against a complex economic and geopolitical backdrop, electricity use outpaced overall demand.
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Electricity-related investment remains the dominant theme in global energy spending trends & the current crisis is set to add to its momentum
Electricity's share of global energy investment is rising to 60% in 2026 β up from less than 40% a decade ago: iea.li/4oavBi7
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π£οΈ "As the result of falling costs & greater flexibility needs, battery storage is playing a growing role in power systems worldwide, acting as a βmulti-toolβ that can provide a range of critical system services at once."
More in our latest commentary π iea.li/4fl8KOK
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π£οΈ βAs Indiaβs cooling demand surges, ensuring sufficient nighttime power capacity is keyβ
Our new commentary examines how growing demand for cooling is impacting India's power system β and whatβs needed to ensure electricity security π iea.li/4oe5dE9
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π£οΈ"The growing popularity of EVs has marked a major shift for car markets & the energy system as a whole β & it's providing some relief now amid the largest oil supply shock in history"
@fbirol on the broad implications of the rising adoption of EVs π iea.li/4dC133U
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Approvals for new gas-fired power plants rose to a 25-year high last year
Until 2023, most gas-fired power plant approvals were in gas-importing countries, but the US now dominates orders, driven by data centre demand
Learn more in our report β‘οΈ iea.li/4x6k5IT
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Jun 12
Despite the destabilising effect of the Middle East conflict, global energy investment is set to grow to $3.4 trillion in 2026.
Advanced economies and China are expected to make up over 70% of this spending.
Explore the investment landscape by region π iea.li/4elTIpJ
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Global energy demand growth was met by diverse range of sources in 2025 β led by solar & then gas.
While growth slowed from the previous year against a complex economic and geopolitical backdrop, electricity use outpaced overall demand.
More π iea.li/3Owo6Vs
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District energy networks span over 1 million kilometres worldwide β delivering heat to more than 600 million people today.
Our new report examines the role renewables can play in scaling up secure & efficient district energy systems around the globe π iea.li/4egkyPN
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International Energy Agency retweeted
Jun 11
Excellent meeting with Prime Minister Rob Jetten of the Netherlands (@MinPres) in The Hague
We had a wide-ranging discussion on the international energy & geopolitical context, the importance of strategic oil & gas stocks for supply security, and priorities for COP31 in Antalya
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Explore our World Energy Investment 2026 π
Summary: iea.li/4dQqJdu
Investment by sector: iea.li/4vgnCT7
Tracking energy investment: iea.li/4dUuPBn
Regional dashboards: iea.li/4dU9tE1
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International Energy Agency retweeted
Jun 11
Very pleased to meet with Netherlands' Minister of Climate & Green Growth Stientje van Veldhoven (@MinisterKGG) in The Hague
We discussed recent energy market developments amid the Hormuz crisis, the role of electrification in Europe's energy future, and key areas of @IEA work
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Jun 11
Global oil markets are facing a historic supply disruption amid the war in the Middle East, pushing up prices for consumers.
Our report sets out 10 immediate demand-side options to help governments, businesses & households ease the economic impacts β iea.li/4sGjMl9
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Global energy spending is on track to reach $3.4 trillion in 2026
Around $2.2 trillion of this is set to go to grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, nuclear, renewables, efficiency & electrification
And about $1.2 trillion goes to oil, natural gas & coal: iea.li/49shkHA
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As countries work to advance their energy goals, targeted international collaboration can help accelerate progress across key sectors.
The new 2026 Breakthrough Agenda Report sets out priority areas for action. Read more π iea.li/43oGyTR
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π£οΈ "Throughout history, international collaboration has been a motor of innovation in energy technologies.β
Our new commentary looks at how our Technology Collaboration Programme has helped drive innovation forward in the 50 years since its founding β‘οΈ iea.li/4e1IXKc
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Jun 10
A combination of market factors, policies & innovation are supporting the uptake of EVs globally
Recent declines in battery prices have helped make electric cars more affordable, while higher-voltage batteries are paving the way for faster charging
More: iea.li/4tQLcEF
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Battery storage is growing at record speed, with 2025 additions 40% higher than in 2024
From balancing grids to shifting solar power across the day, storage is emerging as a versatile tool for modern day power systems around the world
The full analysis: iea.li/4x0ns3Z
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Jun 10
Our latest Everything Energy podcast episode is out.
Listen as @IEA's Kirsten Smith & Cecilia Tam examine how the current energy crisis is reshaping & reinforcing key energy investment trends around the world.
Spotify: iea.li/4ksdtys
Apple: iea.li/4epjqJ
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