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Everything Energy

International Energy Agency (IEA)

52 episodes

Everything Energy is a podcast by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Through expert interviews, it delves into today’s biggest global energy topics – providing valuable insights on important trends based on the latest data and analysis.

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  1. The metal at the heart of the Age of Electricity

    · 14 min · S4 E4

    As the world enters the Age of Electricity, demand for copper is rising. Essential for grids, electric vehicles, data centres and more, the metal is in high demand – and the market for it is coming under strain. In…

  2. The Strait of Hormuz crisis and the Middle East

    · 17 min · S4 E3

    Since the start of the Iran war in February, energy exports from Middle East countries through the Strait of Hormuz and via other routes have become the focus of intense global attention, with significant implications…

  3. Could fusion power plants soon be on the horizon?

    · 24 min · S4 E2

    Since the mid-20th century, scientists and engineers around the world have been working to harness the potential of fusion energy. Driven by the knowledge that success could revolutionise the energy system, they have…

  4. Why diesel prices are breaking records

    · 17 min · S4 E1

    Around the world, the price of diesel is at or near all-time highs, with major implications for shipping, agriculture and the broader economy. In this episode, we speak with IEA experts David Martin and Talya Vatman…

  5. The rise of air conditioning – and push to improve it

    · 22 min · S3 E3

    Invented at the turn of the 20th century to control humidity at a New York printing plant, the air conditioner has reshaped the economies and societies that have had access to it. Today, more than 1.5 billion AC units…

  6. How drilling technologies have shaped the energy landscape

    · 22 min · S3 E2

    Technological advances in drilling have had a profound impact on our economies and societies, delivering access to vast energy resources underground. The first commercial oil well in 1859 paved the way for the modern…

  7. The innovation story behind today’s solar power boom

    · 25 min · S3 E1

    Today, solar PV is the fastest-growing energy source in the world. Yet that would not have been possible without a history of innovation spanning decades. From the breakthrough discovery of a practical silicon solar…

  8. An underused resource for lowering energy costs

    · 22 min · S2 E33

    Amid the disruptions resulting from the conflict in the Middle East, energy systems have come under significant pressure – compounded, in some parts of the world, by record-breaking heatwaves. But one of the most…

  9. How the energy world entered this crisis

    · 23 min · S2 E32

    What did the global energy landscape look like just before the outbreak of the war in the Middle East sent shockwaves through energy markets in March? What were the major trends – and what might they tell us about what…

  10. The cooking fuel crisis

    · 19 min · S2 E31

    Around the world, billions of people use liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, to cook their meals. Today, many of them are under substantial pressure, with global LPG supplies severely disrupted by the conflict in the…

  11. How the energy crisis is reshaping investment

    · 20 min · S2 E30

    As the energy crisis caused by disruptions to oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz continues to unfold, how is it shifting energy investment priorities around the world? In this episode, two IEA experts –…

  12. The forgotten giant of electricity

    · 19 min · S2 E29

    Hydropower is the third largest source of power generation globally, producing roughly as much electricity as solar and wind combined. Yet despite its huge role in electricity systems around the world, it is often left…

  13. The relationship between energy and AI is evolving rapidly

    · 29 min · S2 E28

    A lot has happened since the IEA published its landmark report last year on what artificial intelligence could mean for global electricity demand and its potential to reshape how energy systems work. The tech sector…

  14. Critical minerals and energy security

    · 23 min · S2 E27

    Critical minerals are essential for many of today’s energy technologies – and for the broader economy. Lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite, for example, are crucial to battery performance. Rare earth…

  15. The mounting disruptions in oil markets

    · 19 min · S2 E26

    Amid the war in the Middle East, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints – has plunged, creating the largest disruption to oil supply in history. How is this shock…

  16. Feeling the effects of the energy crisis

    · 16 min · S2 E25

    Four-day workweeks. Designated driving days. Fewer business trips. Across Southeast Asia, governments have been moving quickly to adopt measures that conserve fuel – highlighting the region’s exposure to the energy…

  17. 10 ways to ease oil price pressures on consumers

    · 19 min · S2 E24

    Oil prices have surged amid the war in the Middle East, putting pressures on consumers around the world. To help address the supply disruptions, the IEA is coordinating the largest ever release of oil from countries’…

  18. The IEA’s largest ever emergency oil stock release

    · 14 min · S2 E23

    The global oil market is facing the most severe disruption in its history, with the war in the Middle East largely halting energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade chokepoint. In response to this…

  19. The future of energy security

    · 26 min · S2 E22

    As risks multiply around the world, energy security has rapidly climbed to the top of the political agenda – leaving policymakers to navigate an increasingly complex mix of traditional threats and emerging…

  20. What’s driving the surge in energy jobs?

    · 15 min · S2 E21

    The global energy sector is adding jobs twice as fast as the overall economy. But where is this growth coming from? And with skills shortages increasing, can it keep up the momentum? In this episode, IEA analysts…

  21. The state of play for hydrogen

    · 18 min · S2 E20

    Enthusiasm for hydrogen has surged in recent years. The most abundant element in the universe, it offers a wide range of potential energy applications, and many governments now see it as an important part of the…

  22. What’s next for the global car industry?

    · 16 min · S2 E19

    The car industry is a key part of many economies – and with passenger cars representing the single largest source of global oil demand today, changes in the worldwide auto sector have important implications for the…

  23. The shifting geography of energy demand

    · 25 min · S2 E18

    For many decades, global energy demand was mainly concentrated in wealthy, industrialised economies such as the United States, Europe and Japan. That has changed in the 21st century as China’s rapid economic growth…

  24. How to bring power to 600 million people

    · 28 min · S2 E17

    Today, nearly two out of every five people in Africa still live without access to electricity. That means no lighting at home or in schools, no power to grow businesses, and no reliable energy for healthcare or…

  25. The future of solar power

    · 28 min · S2 E16

    In every scenario in the IEA’s flagship World Energy Outlook 2025, solar power is projected to grow rapidly in the coming decades. But what is driving this growth? And what could slow it down or speed it up? In this…

  26. World Energy Outlook 2025: Key takeaways

    · 32 min · S2 E15

    The World Energy Outlook 2025 – the latest edition of the IEA’s flagship annual report, which explores a range of possible energy futures and their implications for energy security, access and emissions – is out now.…

  27. Ukraine’s energy security and the coming winter

    · 22 min · S2 E14

    As Ukraine enters another winter at war, its energy security is once again in jeopardy. While Ukraine made strong strides in rebuilding and strengthening the resilience of its energy system this past spring and summer,…

  28. Southeast Asia’s growing energy importance

    · 25 min · S2 E13

    Southeast Asia is a dynamic region that is increasingly shaping global energy trends. As populations and economies grow, its energy demand is set to soar in the coming years, accounting for a quarter of global growth…

  29. How petrochemicals are reshaping oil markets

    · 18 min · S2 E12

    Products made from petrochemicals are all around us – in our clothes, electronics, packaging, medical equipment, tires and so much more. But what are petrochemicals? And why are they so important for the future of…

  30. Where does the world’s electricity come from?

    · 18 min · S2 E11

    When many people think about energy, electricity comes to mind. The bedrock of modern societies and economies, it powers everything from home appliances to factory machinery – keeping the lights on, trains running and…

  31. Tackling a major energy injustice

    · 23 min · S2 E10

    Today, four in five families in African countries cook with fuels such as wood and charcoal over open fires or basic stoves. This leads to more than 800,000 premature deaths each year. But new IEA analysis shows that…

  32. Staying cool without overheating the energy system

    · 18 min · S2 E9

    As incomes and temperatures rise around the world, demand for cooling is soaring. And while expanding access to air conditioning stands to improve quality of life for millions of people, it is also putting new strain…

  33. The fastest growing energy technology on the market

    · 26 min · S2 E8

    When you think of batteries, you might picture charging a phone or laptop. But it’s the energy industry that has transformed the battery market over the past decade. Today, over 90% of battery demand comes from the…

  34. The forces shaping oil markets

    · 17 min · S2 E7

    Oil markets have faced significant turbulence this year. Heightened geopolitical risks, trade tensions and policy shifts have all affected the outlook. At the same time, the major drivers of supply and demand over the…

  35. Where the money is going in energy

    · 22 min · S2 E6

    For the past 10 years, the IEA’s World Energy Investment report has been the definitive guide to where money is going in the global energy sector. It breaks down the latest data for all the key fuels, technologies and…

  36. What’s next for electric cars and trucks?

    · 22 min · S2 E5

    The automotive industry has faced major challenges in recent years, from pandemic-driven supply chain shocks to inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. But amid the turmoil, global sales of electric vehicles have…

  37. How energy will shape the future of AI (and vice versa)

    · 32 min · S2 E4

    While the history of artificial intelligence is long, ChatGPT’s public launch in late 2022 captured the world’s attention and pushed AI to the top of business and political agendas. Just a few years later, AI has…

  38. The nuclear energy comeback

    · 29 min · S2 E3

    This year, electricity generated from nuclear power is set to reach a record high. Dozens of nuclear reactors are currently under construction, and government support for the sector is at its highest level since the…

  39. Geothermal energy: The future beneath our feet

    · 36 min · S2 E2

    It's abundant. It's clean. And it’s right beneath our feet. So why is geothermal energy often overlooked in the global energy conversation? Despite its massive potential, geothermal only meets about 1% of global…

  40. Why global energy demand is surging

    · 28 min · S2 E1

    What does the world of energy look like today? In this episode of the IEA’s Everything Energy podcast, which is back from an extended break, we delve into this topic, guided by a brand-new IEA report. The Global…

  41. Gender diversity in the energy sector

    · 30 min · S1 E12

    In this episode of the podcast - our first for 2021 - we welcome Mechthild Wörsdörfer, Director Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks and Lucila Arboleya, Energy Economics and Financial Analyst at the IEA, to discuss…

  42. Energy efficiency in 2020 and why action is needed

    · 30 min · S1 E11

    In this episode of the podcast we welcome Brian Motherway, Head of Energy Efficiency back to the studio to reflect on the worrying trend in efficiency gains this year, as a result of the economic impacts of the…

  43. Technology, innovation and clean energy transitions

    · 26 min · S1 E10

    In this episode of the podcast, Timur Guel, Head of the Energy Technology Policy division at the IEA talks to us about the importance of innovation and technology in clean energy transitions, as well as the challenges…

  44. The resilience of renewables in the face of the Covid-19 crisis

    · 27 min · S1 E9

    In this episode of the podcast we invited Heymi Bahar, lead author of Renewables 2020 and Senior Renewable Energy Analyst to talk about some of the key findings from this report. Heymi takes us through the story of…

  45. Next steps for the European Green Deal with Dr Fatih Birol & Frans Timmermans

    · 48 min · S1 E8

    In a special episode of Everything Energy we bring you a conversation between IEA Executive Director, Dr Fatih Birol, and European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, recorded as part of our…

  46. World Energy Outlook 2020 - There is no single storyline about the future

    · 33 min · S1 E7

    It has been a tumultuous year for the global energy system. The Covid-19 crisis has caused more disruption than any other event in recent history, leaving scars that will last for years to come. But whether this…

  47. Energy Sector Reform in Iraq

    · 23 min · S1 E6

    In the episode we chat to Ali Al-Saffar, Middle East and Africa Programme Manager at the International Energy Agency about recent work by the IEA on Iraq, as well as the main challenges facing the country as it seeks…

  48. The Sustainable Recovery Plan - a roadmap for the energy sector

    · 21 min · S1 E5

    In this episode of Everything Energy, Laura Cozzi, Chief Energy Modeller at the IEA returns to the show to discuss the latest analysis from the World Energy Outlook series, Sustainable Recovery - which sets out an…

  49. How is the Covid-19 pandemic impacting investment in the energy sector?

    · 20 min · S1 E4

    In this episode of the podcast we chat with Tim Gould, Head of Division for Energy Supply Outlooks and Investment at the IEA about the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on investment across the energy sector, including…

  50. Energy efficiency - the first fuel

    · 24 min · S1 E3

    In Episode #3 of Everything Energy we talk to Brian Motherway, Head of Energy Efficiency at the IEA, about the importance of the integration of efficiency into government policy around the world and its vital link to…

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