The EU has proposed an A-to-G energy rating scheme for data centres as it aims to triple capacity, with electricity demand from the sector set to exceed 3% of total EU demand by 2030.

ExxonMobil’s climate outlook, rising oil transport costs, grid bottlenecks, thermal battery projects and changing US oil imports reveal key energy trends shaping the future of global energy systems.

Sustainable aviation fuel supply in the EU rose six-fold in 2025, beating the ReFuelEU target and reaching 121 airports as production capacity expands across 18 member states.

Renewables supplied 54% of EU electricity in Q2 2026, led by Latvia and Denmark, as Brussels approved €125.8 million for three cross-border heating and wind grid projects.

China’s record breaking EV boom, rapid renewable growth, US solar expansion, Tesla’s electric Semi and new geothermal technology highlight the latest energy developments.

Amazon, Meta, Oracle and xAI are building off-grid gas plants to power AI data centers within years, while billions committed to SMR nuclear deals remain a longer-term bet for the 2030s and beyond.