The International Energy Agency (IEA) will release its flagship publication, the World Energy Outlook 2025 (WEO-2025), during a press webinar on Wednesday, November 12, at 11:00 a.m. Paris time. The event, led by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, will feature key contributors Laura Cozzi, the agency’s Director of Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks, and Tim Gould, Chief Energy Economist. The session will be open to accredited journalists and livestreamed globally.
The annual World Energy Outlook is regarded as the most comprehensive and authoritative assessment of global energy trends, offering in-depth analysis of market data, technological developments, and government policies shaping the future of the sector. The report’s findings are widely used by policymakers, investors, and analysts to inform decisions on energy strategy, infrastructure, and climate policy.
A Benchmark Report in a Time of Transition
This year’s edition of the World Energy Outlook arrives at a time of profound uncertainty and transformation across the global energy landscape. The IEA notes that “major shifts in global energy policies and markets” are coinciding with “acute geopolitical strains,” as governments diverge on how best to balance energy security, affordability, and sustainability. Against this backdrop, the WEO-2025 seeks to illuminate the trade-offs and pathways ahead for both developed and emerging economies.
Using its signature scenario-based approach, the report explores multiple potential trajectories for the global energy system. These scenarios, the agency explains, are designed to “highlight the central choices, consequences and contingencies that lie ahead,” while showing how energy outcomes could change depending on the policy decisions adopted by governments. The methodology allows for comparisons between “exploratory scenarios that flow from different assumptions about existing policies” and “normative pathways that achieve energy and emissions goals in full,” such as those aligned with climate targets, improved air quality, and universal access to modern energy.
Key Insights Expected from WEO-2025
Although the detailed findings remain under embargo until the report’s official launch, the IEA has signalled that the World Energy Outlook 2025 will examine critical developments influencing the global energy transition. These include shifting demand patterns for oil, gas, and renewables; the pace of investment in clean energy technologies; and the implications of divergent regional policy choices on emissions and market stability.
As governments increasingly chart different courses toward net zero and energy resilience, the IEA aims to provide a factual foundation for navigating these complex choices. “As always, the World Energy Outlook provides unrivalled insights into the consequences of different energy policy and investment choices,” the agency stated in its announcement.
The report’s authors, Ms. Cozzi and Mr. Gould, have also published commentary accompanying this year’s edition, outlining the suite of scenarios featured in the WEO-2025 and their implications for global energy systems. Their analyses are expected to guide discussions not only among policymakers but also within financial markets, where long-term planning depends heavily on credible energy projections.
Access and Embargo Details
The IEA has invited members of the press to register for the November 12 webinar to receive early access to the World Energy Outlook 2025 under embargo. Registered journalists will be able to obtain the full report and supporting materials by contacting the agency at [email protected]. The embargo lifts at 6:00 a.m. Paris time on the day of the launch, after which the publication will be made available to the public.
Global Significance for Policy and Markets
Since its first release in 1977, the World Energy Outlook has become a cornerstone reference for the international energy community, providing long-term projections and policy insights that inform national strategies and global negotiations. Each edition captures the evolving interplay between economic growth, technology, and environmental goals—issues that are particularly salient in today’s era of energy market volatility and climate urgency.
The upcoming WEO-2025 is expected to continue this tradition, offering a data-driven assessment of the competing pressures shaping the world’s energy future. With insights spanning energy access, emissions trajectories, and technology innovation, the report will help governments, investors, and citizens better understand how policy choices today can shape energy outcomes for decades to come.
