The 10th edition of the World Energy Investment report provides a comprehensive update on global energy investment trends for 2024 and an initial look at 2025. The flagship analysis examines capital flows in the energy sector, assessing risks and opportunities across various areas such as fuel and electricity supply, critical minerals, research and development, and energy finance.
The report highlights key aspects of the current investment landscape, influenced by recent policy and macroeconomic developments and a heightened focus on energy security. It explores drivers of energy investments, emerging trends, and priorities, while also reflecting on major milestones and lessons from the last decade.
Regional analysis is expanded to provide insights into energy investment trends across different regions, including the US, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Eurasia, China, India, Japan, and Korea. The report also examines the geographic distribution of investments in clean energy versus fossil fuels.
Key findings include:
– A detailed overview of global energy-related investment spending
– Insights into how investors assess risks and opportunities
– Analysis on development finance institutions’ role in energy investments across emerging economies
– Comparison of clean energy and fossil fuel investments
The report offers a valuable benchmark for tracking capital flows in the energy sector, providing essential information for stakeholders to navigate the complex global energy landscape.
Source: https://www.iea.org/reports/world-energy-investment-2025