IEA warns in World Energy Outlook: Signs of stress must not be ignored

London - Events of the last year have increased many of the long-term uncertainties facing the global energy sector, says the International Energy Agency

It warns against the risk that current events distract decision makers from recognising and tackling the longer-term signs of stress that are emerging in the energy system.

In the central scenario of WEO-2014, world primary energy demand is 37% higher in 2040, putting more pressure on the global energy system. But this pressure would be even greater if not for efficiency measures that play a vital role in holding back global demand growth. The scenario shows that world demand for two out of the three fossil fuels

Source: IWR Online, 17 Nov 2014