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      The 75th edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy is now available

      KPMG, in collaboration with the Energy Institute (EI), presents the annual Statistical Review of World Energy. This report delivers comprehensive analysis of global energy production, consumption, and emissions, offering valuable insight into an energy landscape that is rapidly evolving.

      The Statistical Review is a trusted resource for energy professionals, policymakers, and researchers alike, providing objective data to support informed decision-making and policy development. It explores the key trends shaping the global energy system.

      By examining these dynamics, the report deepens understanding of the challenges and opportunities in achieving a more secure and sustainable energy future.

      The 2026 Statistical Review shows that the energy transition is accelerating, but not outpacing global energy demand. The defining challenge is no longer whether renewables can be scaled up, but whether grids, storage, and flexibility can keep pace. This will transform clean energy growth into a driver of resilience, competitiveness, and real decarbonization, representing a true paradigm shift.

      Daniël Pairon

      Partner, Head of Energy & Natural Resources

      KPMG in Belgium

      Daniël Pairon
      Daniël Pairon

      Partner, Head of Energy & Natural Resources and Managed Services | Advisory

      KPMG in Belgium

      Divergent and disorderly: Mapping global energy trends in an increasingly volatile world


      Drawing on the 2026 Statistical Review of World Energy, this executive summary explores how geopolitical fragmentation, energy security concerns, and rising demand are reshaping the global energy system into a more regional, divergent, and disorderly transition.

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      The Statistical Review of World Energy


      Explore the integrated analysis of global energy production, consumption, and emissions, revealing how the energy landscape is evolving.

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      Key insights from the 2026 report

      • Record energy demand

        Total energy supply (TES) rose 1.7%, with all major energy sources rising to all-time highs for the second consecutive year.

      • Low-carbon breakthrough

        Renewables were the largest source of TES growth for the first time outside of a recession, with solar power accounting for 71% of this increase.

      • US emissions rise faster than China

        US emissions grew 3.2%, driven by a 13% surge in coal-fired power - in absolute terms, four times the growth of China.

      • Solar and storage surge

        Solar generation expanded by 30% worldwide, while battery capacity grew at 66%, reinforcing their role as the fastest-scaling clean technologies.

      • Energy security pressures intensify

        A 5.1% growth in oil production in the Americas, which has helped lessen the impacts of the current Middle East conflict.

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