In Short : Global energy demand surged in 2024, growing nearly twice the recent average. Driven by economic recovery, industrial growth, extreme weather, and rising AI-driven power needs, demand spiked across fossil fuels and electricity. China, India, and data centers led the surge. The imbalance strained supply chains, increased prices, and raised carbon emissions, challenging […]
IEA-Growth in global energy demand surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average – EQ
In Short : Global energy demand witnessed a sharp surge in 2024, growing nearly twice the recent average, driven by economic recovery, industrial expansion, and extreme weather events. Increased consumption of electricity, oil, and gas intensified supply challenges, highlighting the urgent need for accelerated renewable energy deployment and energy efficiency measures to balance rising demand […]