Global energy investment is set to total more than USD 3.3 trillion by the end of 2025
Energy markets comprise the trade and supply of electricity, gas, and liquid fuels, involving generation, transmission, and distribution. Generated energy is sold on the wholesale market, distributed to consumers through established systems, and regulated to ensure fair access and prices. In the UK, privatised energy markets are overseen by Ofgem, which promotes fair competition and consumer interests.
Globally, investment is moving towards renewables, grid flexibility, and low carbon transport. The transition to a low carbon economy demands appropriate policies and regulatory frameworks. The government often needs to guide private investments in capital-intensive, long-term energy infrastructure projects. New market structures are essential to encourage low carbon investments while maintaining stability and conventional energy sources. Enhanced interconnection through cross-border infrastructure can also help create sustainable, cost-effective energy systems and redefine investment priorities.
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global investment in clean energy technologies and infrastructure in 2025 (IEA)
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extra jobs in clean energy by 2030 planned by the Uk government (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
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billion of investment in solar power is expected in 2025 (IEA)
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trillion investment in the electricity sector is expected in 2025, 50% more than being spent on bringing fossil fuels to the market (IEA)
New Energy World stories
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Thermal coal demand rises in Asia-Pacific because of Middle East conflict and LNG deficit
15th June 2026
Rystad Energy reports that a 35mn t LNG supply shortfall is forcing gas-dependent utilities to operate existing coal plants more. This practice is sup...
Technical guidance publications
EI 3328
Guidance on the preservation and recommissioning of existing combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant
May 2026
First-generation combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plants, introduced in the early 1990s, have increasingly been displaced by higher-efficiency plants...
EI 3576
G+ Good practice guidelines for unmanned aircraft systems in the offshore wind industry
November 2024
G+, the Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation, has developed this GPG to share, advance and encourage good health and safety practice wh...
EI 3546
Research Report: Embedding circularity into the construction and decommissioning of assets (Phase 1)
December 2023
The guidance aims to enhance circularity in the construction and energy sectors, both onshore and offshore, by emphasising the reuse and recycling of ...
EI 3539
Guidance on large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, development and operation
August 2023
Solar photovoltaic (PV), which converts sunlight into electricity, is an important source of renewable energy in the 21st century. PV plant installati...
HM 34. List of data required for a comprehensive evaluation of a liquid flowmeter
December 2018
Reaffirmed April 2023.Although this document is described as a list of data required for a comprehensive evaluation of a flowmeter, it is really much ...