In Short : Global data centre electricity consumption surged sharply in 2025, driven by rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. Despite power supply bottlenecks slowing new capacity, demand continued rising significantly. AI-focused facilities led the spike, increasing energy use dramatically and putting pressure on grids. The trend highlights urgent needs for infrastructure expansion, efficiency improvements, and […]
Energy employment has surged, but growing skills shortages threaten future momentum – EQ
In Short : Global energy employment is growing rapidly, driven by clean energy, power sector expansion, and electrification. However, severe shortages of skilled workers—especially in technical and engineering roles—are emerging as a major challenge. Aging workforces, insufficient training pipelines, and slow skill development risk delaying projects, increasing costs, and slowing the pace of the global […]