Un breve report in inglese dell’organizzazione autonoma IEA.
The context
– Today’s investments lock in patterns of consumption, fuel use & emissions for long into the future
– Capital costs to produce energy have doubled since 2000
– Investment surge to meet rising Asian demand, but shale in US & renewables in Europe also show dynamic growth
– Difficult task for investors to navigate policy & market uncertainty
– Geopolitical concerns a reminder of risks to reliable supply
– Disconnect between climate change goals & the necessary actions
– High oil prices & persistent regional price variations for gas & power
– Growing public pressure on energy & environmental issues
LINK: http://www.worldenergyoutlook.org/media/weowebsite/2014/weio/WEIO2014Presentation.pdf