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The Gulf Co-operation Council’s expanding African footprint EIU’s latest report examines the industries that GCC investors are watching closely in Africa. Understand the economic and political motives driving investments and the implications of deepening ties between the GCC and African countries. Business | Commodity | Economy | Energy | Food security | Forecasting | Geopolitics | Supply chains | Sustainability | Trade | Middle East and Africa
EU approves first subsidies for hydrogen projects The European Commission has announced the results of its first auction to allocate subsidies for renewable hydrogen production projects, awarding a total of €720m Energy | Europe | Country Analysis | Energy
Oil prices will remain above US$80/b until late 2025 EIU forecasts oil prices will continue to trade at nearly US$90/b for at least the next few months. This will lift inflationary pressures in many countries at a time when their currencies are losing ground against the dollar. Energy | Supply chains | Middle East and Africa | Country Analysis | Energy
India will replace China as the driver of oil demand growth EIU expects India’s oil demand in 2033 to rise to 372m tonnes of oil equivalent (mtoe) from an estimated 259mtoe in 2023—making it the biggest contributor to world’s oil demand growth over the next ten years Energy | Forecasting | Asia | China | India | Country Analysis | Energy
Energy transition Understand political and economic developments, policy changes and market trends shaping the outlook for a low-carbon economy with EIU’s proprietary energy forecasts, analysis and data. Climate Change | Energy | Sustainability | Global | Country Analysis
Energy Insights Understand political and economic developments, regulations and market trends shaping the energy sector with EIU’s forecasts, analysis and data. Energy | Energy
Energy outlook EIU’s industry experts examine the trends and events to watch in the energy sector in 2024. Energy | Global | Energy
COP28 exposes tensions in accelerating climate action The final COP28 agreement was a source of significant contention and highlighted the growing international divide on addressing climate change. Energy | Forecasting | Sustainability | Global | United Arab Emirates | Country Analysis
US oil output hits record level as crude prices fall US crude oil and condensate production reached a new record in September, up by 7.4% year on year. Increased US output is one of several factors that have pushed crude oil prices down since late September, which will continue to undermine OPEC's efforts to support prices in 2024. Economy | Energy | Forecasting | United States | Country Analysis
Serbia revives lithium mining plans with EU agreement Serbia has signed a letter of intent with the European Commission on a strategic partnership in the areas of batteries and critical raw materials, including lithium. Commodity | Energy | Europe | Serbia | Country Analysis | Manufacturing
UAE seeks foreign-policy gains from COP28 Emirati leaders hope that the meetings will enhance the country's global status and boost its ambitions to transform itself from a major hydrocarbons producer to a regional power able to shape climate policy and finance in a way that reaps diplomatic and commercial gains for the nation. Energy | Forecasting | Politics | Country Analysis
Solar and EV battery overcapacity are risks to China There is a risk that capital investment could slow, dragging economic growth. Economy | Energy | Forecasting | China | Country Analysis | Energy