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BP Statistical Review finds global oil share down for 12th year in a row, coal share up to highest level since 1969; renewables at 2%

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Output grew rapidly in Qatar (+25.8%), Russia (+3.1%) and Turkmenistan (+40.6%), more than offsetting declines in Libya (-75.6%) and the UK (-20.8%). Coal was again the fastest growing fossil fuel with predictable consequences for carbon emissions; it now accounts for 30.3% Solar powergen rose 86.3%, though from a low base.

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