1、Global Energy Review 2020 The impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on global energy demand and CO2 emissions Global Energy Review 2020 The impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on global energy demand and CO2 emissions The IEA examines the full spectrum of energy issues including oil, gas and coal supply and dem
2、and, renewable energy technologies, electricity markets, energy eficiency, access to energy, demand side management and much more. Through its work, the IEA advocates policies that will enhance the reliability, afordability and sustainability of energy in its 30 member countries, 8 association count
3、ries and beyond. Please note that this publication is subject to specific restrictions that limit its use and distribution. The terms and conditions are available online at www.iea.org/t cheap gas and continued growth in renewables elsewhere challenged coal; and mild weather also capped coal use. ?
4、Oil demand was also hit strongly, down nearly 5% in the first quarter, mostly by curtailment in mobility and aviation, which account for nearly 60% of global oil demand. By the end of March, global road transport activity was almost 50% below the 2019 average and aviation 60% below. ? The impact of
5、the pandemic on gas demand was more moderate, at around 2%, as gas-based economies were not strongly affected in the first quarter of 2020. ? Renewables were the only source that posted a growth in demand, driven by larger installed capacity and priority dispatch. ? Electricity demand has been signi
6、ficantly reduced as a result of lockdown measures, with knock-on effects on the power mix. Electricity demand has been depressed by 20% or more during periods of full lockdown in several countries, as upticks for residential demand are far outweighed by reductions in commercial and industrial operat