Why global energy demand is surging

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What does the world of energy look like today? In this episode of the IEA’s Everything Energy podcast, which is back from an extended break, we delve into this topic, guided by a brand-new IEA report.   The Global Energy Review 2025 (https://www.iea.org/reports/global-energy-review-2025) is the first assessment of 2024 trends across the energy sector based on the latest data. It shows that growth in energy demand surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average as the consumption of elect…