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@iea.orgRelatively small amounts of critical minerals underpin trillions of dollars in economic value globally
The rare earth export controls introduced in 2025 highlighted the vulnerabilities of concentrated supply chains – & the importance of diversification 👉 buff.ly/B1wPOiC
@iea.orgThe energy sector in Latin America & the Caribbean is booming – with over 750 thousand jobs added since 2019
But sustaining this momentum will depend on building a workforce with the right skills
Our new commentary with OLACDE explores what’s needed 👉 iea.li/4rTJFi5
@iea.orgEfficiency gains are cutting the power needed per AI task at a record pace.
But usage is surging, & more energy-intensive applications like AI agents are on the rise – with some tasks using hundreds or thousands of times more energy than simple queries → iea.li/3Qf9zxV
@iea.orgSince the mid-20th century, scientists & engineers have worked to harness the potential of nuclear fusion
In our new podcast, IEA & industry experts explore where fusion energy stands today & where it could be headed
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@iea.orgSurging EV exports from China are shielding manufacturers from declining domestic car sales.
While China's total car sales fell by more than 20% in the first half of 2026 versus a year earlier, electric car exports increased by more than 120% 👉 iea.li/4x9QXPW
@iea.orgStrategic minor minerals offer promising opportunities to strengthen supply security at a reasonable cost.
The investment needed is much smaller than the potential risks of disruption and can be seen as economic insurance → iea.li/4vIhhiU
@iea.orgDiversifying rare earths markets is key to ensuring the resilience of global supply chains.
New projects are emerging worldwide, but planned refining & magnet manufacturing capacity outside of China remains well below that for mining 👉 iea.li/3T3Lr2z
@iea.orgHydropower plays a central role in electricity systems across Latin America & the Caribbean – but severe weather events like El Niño can put generation under pressure
Our new commentary looks at what countries can do to prepare their power systems 👉 iea.li/4ydLU1d
@iea.orgBelow is a statement from IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol on today's meeting of IEA Member governments ⬇️
@iea.orgThe Middle East conflict is set to reshape energy investment plans, with disruptions putting the focus on energy security
Electricity & diversification are driving spending - with countries turning to domestic energy sources & developing new trade routes: iea.li/4vYdhLB
@iea.orgInfrastructure investments are laying the groundwork for scaling up clean cooking supply chains in Africa. Spending has helped expand:
✅ LPG storage capacity
✅ Electricity networks
✅ Bioethanol & pellet production
✅ Cookstove manufacturing
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@iea.orgStrong demand for electric cars in Europe & emerging markets offset weaker sales in China & the US in the first half of 2026.
As a result, electric car sales were only slightly lower than a year earlier, while their share of total car sales edged up 👉 buff.ly/SVN2Eiu
@iea.orgElectricity demand is set to rise strongly in the coming years. But grids aren't keeping pace – and new networks are slow & costly to build.
Our recent report explores how AI & other digital tools can help get more out of existing grids 👉 iea.li/4AsmjUp
@iea.orgExplore our ASEAN Energy Security Review 👇
Oil & biofuels: iea.li/3VlM5d9
Natural gas: iea.li/4huUpQn
Coal: iea.li/4hufV7P
Electricity & renewables: iea.li/3Trs3xf
Efficiency: iea.li/4jMqvs6
Critical minerals: iea.li/3Vr3Ac0
@iea.orgBiogas & biomethane could play an important role in boosting energy security, while creating economic opportunities for rural communities & industries
Our new interactive map lets users explore where sustainable biogas potential exists globally 👉 iea.li/4wz1wwg
@iea.orgOur new ASEAN Energy Security Review is out. It shows the region’s energy security challenges are intensifying as demand grows & reliance on fuel imports rises.
But electrification & diversification – alongside deeper cooperation – can help address risks: iea.li/4jGjU2o
@iea.orgNegative electricity prices have become a common occurrence in many markets.
Their rising frequency highlights the need for greater system flexibility – including battery storage and demand response – to support reliable, efficient power systems 👉 iea.li/4ynBoFh
@iea.orgSince the mid-20th century, scientists & engineers have worked to harness the potential of nuclear fusion. Now, could a fusion power plant be in sight?
Our new podcast episode digs deeper. Listen now👇
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@iea.orgOn 14 October, join IEA experts as they discuss the growing role of Latin America & the Caribbean in global critical mineral supply chains – exploring the opportunities this offers, as well as key challenges.
Sign up 👉 iea.li/4hmcW1b
@iea.orgDiversifying magnet rare earth supply chains to meet projected demand outside of China in 2035 would cost about $60 billion
But this is modest compared to the potential economic impact of a supply shock, which could reach around $6.5 trillion a year 👉 iea.li/3VhyfbH
