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Action on methane emissions will be critical for avoiding the worst effects of climate change

Methane emissions from the global oil and gas industry fell by an estimated 10% last year but could rebound strongly without greater action by companies, policy makers and regulators

Driving Down Methane Leaks from the Oil and Gas Industry

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IEA to produce world’s first comprehensive roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2050

In a pivotal year, new IEA projects including special net-zero report in May and Clean Energy Transitions Summit with UK in March will underpin clean energy transitions and success of COP26

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The response to the Covid crisis can reshape the future of energy

The Covid-19 crisis has caused more disruption than any other event in recent history, leaving scars that will last for years to come. But whether this upheaval ultimately helps or hinders efforts to accelerate clean energy transitions and reach international energy and climate goals will depend on how governments respond to today’s challenges.

World Energy Outlook 2020

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Energy Technology Perspectives 2020

A major effort to develop and deploy clean energy technologies worldwide is urgently needed to meet international energy and climate goals, particularly in order to reduce carbon emissions from areas beyond the power sector such as transport, buildings and industry

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Methane Tracker 2021

Helping tackle the urgent global challenge of reducing methane leaks

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Methane Tracker Database

Interactive database of country and regional estimates for methane emissions and abatement options

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Net zero by 2050 plan for energy sector is coming

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Oil Market Report - January 2021

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Carbon emissions fell across all sectors in 2020 except for one – SUVs

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Electricity Market Report - December 2020

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Is cooling the future of heating?

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As we mark the Paris Agreement’s 5th anniversary, we continue to expand our work on energy and climate

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Projected Costs of Generating Electricity 2020

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IEA calls on companies, governments and regulators to take urgent action to cut methane emissions from oil and gas sector

Press release — 18 January 2021

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19 Jan 2021 09:30—12:30

Power System Transformation Workshop #3: State of Karnataka

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20 Jan 2021 10:30—11:45

Energy Efficiency in the Time of Covid-19: Action on transport urban infrastructure and impacts to support social and economic recovery in India

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11 Feb 2021 16:00—18:00

Super-efficient Equipment Appliance Deployment Initiative Workshop for Latin America

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9 Mar 2021

20th Energy Statistics Course

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Technology report

Action on methane emissions will be critical for avoiding the worst effects of climate change

Press release

IEA to produce world’s first comprehensive roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2050

Flagship report

The response to the Covid crisis can reshape the future of energy

Flagship report

Energy Technology Perspectives 2020

Technology report

Driving Down Methane Leaks from the Oil and Gas Industry

Press release

IEA to produce world’s first comprehensive roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2050

Flagship report

World Energy Outlook 2020

Flagship report

Energy Technology Perspectives 2020

Fuel report

Methane Tracker 2021

Article

Methane Tracker Database

Commentary

Net zero by 2050 plan for energy sector is coming

Flagship report

Oil Market Report - January 2021

Commentary

Carbon emissions fell across all sectors in 2020 except for one – SUVs

Fuel report

Electricity Market Report - December 2020

Commentary

Is cooling the future of heating?

Commentary

As we mark the Paris Agreement’s 5th anniversary, we continue to expand our work on energy and climate

Fuel report

Projected Costs of Generating Electricity 2020

Article

Weather for Energy Tracker

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IEA calls on companies, governments and regulators to take urgent action to cut methane emissions from oil and gas sector

Global discussion highlights priorities for improving diversity and inclusion in the energy sector

IEA to produce world’s first comprehensive roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2050

A rebound in global coal demand in 2021 is set to be short-lived, but no immediate decline in sight

Power System Transformation Workshop #3: State of Karnataka

Energy Efficiency in the Time of Covid-19: Action on transport urban infrastructure and impacts to support social and economic recovery in India

Super-efficient Equipment Appliance Deployment Initiative Workshop for Latin America

20th Energy Statistics Course