International Energy Agency news
Projected oil surplus of nearly 4 million bpd in 2026 and slowing demand
Markets brace for shifting dynamics amid the IEA's warnings of supply surpluses, moderating demand growth, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
Global natural gas demand growth set to accelerate in 2026
Following a slowdown in 2025, growth in global demand for natural gas is expected to rise in 2026, according to the IEA’s 2Q25 Gas Market Report.
Automation key to refinery resilience amid slowing oil demand and market volatility
The IEA’s latest Oil Market Report has demonstrated a structural shift in the industry, accelerating the need for automation and intelligent flow control at refineries to maintain profitability and operational resilience.
IEA emphasises urgent actions needed to keep 1.5°C goal in reach
At COP28, the IEA's delegation emphasised urgent actions needed to keep the 1.5°C goal in reach.
Oil and gas industry faces moment of truth
Producers must choose between contributing to a deepening climate crisis, or becoming part of the solution by embracing the shift to clean energy, an IEA special report says.
Clean energy transition can unlock Europe's industrial potential
A high-level conference in Paris has addressed how setting Europe on the path to net zero emissions can unlock industrial potential and benefit energy consumers.
IEA: new refineries will increase global refining capacity in 2022 and 2023
In its June 2022 Oil Market Report, the IEA expects net global refining capacity to expand by 1.0 million bpd in 2022, and by an additional 1.6 million bpd in 2023.
The IEA releases its May 2022 Oil Market Report
The IEA Oil Market Report includes data, forecasts and analysis on the global oil market, including detailed statistics and commentary on oil supply, demand, inventories, prices and refining activity.
China announced as world’s largest LNG importer during first 10 months of 2021
According to data from China’s Administration of Customs and from Japan’s Ministry of Finance, China’s LNG imports over the first 10 months of 2021 were the world’s largest, surpassing Japan.
US natural gas in storage below the recent average
The amount of natural gas in storage across the US has been below its previous five-year average since mid-February 2021.
 
                                 
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                    