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Key Energy Trends Shaping 2025

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  • Rim Berahab

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The global energy landscape in 2024 reflects a complex interplay of geopolitical tensions, economic pressures, and uneven progress in clean energy transitions. Despite record growth in renewable energy deployment and advancements in low-carbon technologies, the world continues to fall short of meeting its climate goals. Fragmented markets, entrenched fossil fuel dependencies, and supply chain vulnerabilities continue to challenge energy security and hinder global decarbonization efforts. Geopolitical conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine and rising tensions in the Middle East, have reshaped trade flows, deepened regional dependencies, and highlighted the fragility of global energy systems. This paper analyzes key trends shaping the energy sector in 2024 and anticipates their implications for 2025. It examines the record-high demand for coal, the uneven deployment of clean energy technologies, the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence on electricity consumption, and the challenges of implementing effective carbon pricing mechanisms. The findings underscore the urgent need for coordinated international action to address vulnerabilities, align policy frameworks, and foster resilience in energy markets.

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  • Rim Berahab, 2025. "Key Energy Trends Shaping 2025," Policy briefs on Commodities & Energy 2419, Policy Center for the New South.
    • Handle: RePEc:ocp:pbcoen:pb02_25
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