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bp Statistical Review shows 4.5% drop in primary energy consumption in 2020; mainly driven by oil

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Both primary energy consumption and carbon emissions from energy use fell at their fastest rate seen since the Second World War, while renewable energy continued its trajectory of strong growth, with wind and solar power recording their largest ever annual increase. Key highlights: Primary energy consumption fell by 4.5% million b/d).

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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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The loss of oil supplies in Libya and elsewhere was eventually more than offset by large production increases among Middle Eastern OPEC members, leading to record oil production in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar. The fossil fuel mix continues to change with oil, the world’s leading fuel at 33.1% million bpd or 0.7%. of the LNG increase.

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IEA forecasts global oil demand to reach 101.6 mb/d in 2023; non-OECD countries lead expansion

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Assuming Libya rebounds from a steep drop, the bloc’s production could increase 2.6 As the refinery maintenance season winds down in the US, Europe and Asia and a rebound in Chinese throughputs gathers pace, global refinery activity is set for a solid recovery, IEA forecasts. mb/d in 2022 and 1.8 mb/d in 2023, according to IEA.

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Global CO2 emissions up 3% in 2011; per capita CO2 emissions in China reach EU levels

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The much smaller amount of global CO 2 emissions from gas flaring did not change significantly in 2011, with the largest increases occurring in the United States and Russia, and the largest decrease occurring in Libya. Since 2002, annual economic growth in China accelerated from 4% to 11%, on average. tonnes per capita. in 2011.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. Ecotricity, which supplies electricity to the two main charging infrastructures in New Zealand, provide 100% renewable and carbon zero certified electricity – generated solely from wind, hydro and solar sources.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. Ecotricity, which supplies electricity to the two main charging infrastructures in New Zealand, provide 100% renewable and carbon zero certified electricity – generated solely from wind, hydro and solar sources.

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China installed a record capacity of solar and wind in 2024 – in numbers

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Photo: CGTN China saw monumental solar and wind growth in 2024, according to data released today by its National Energy Administration (NEA). Wind power also saw solid growth, climbing 18% (+80 GW) to almost 521 GW. Wind power also saw solid growth, climbing 18% (+80 GW) to almost 521 GW. Chinas installed capacity shot up by 14.6%

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