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Scaling Up to Phase Down

“Scaling Up to Phase Down” maps out steps to support developing countries to scale up affordable, secure, and reliable clean energy and phase down coal-fired electricity generation.
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Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report

Tracking progress on energy access, energy efficiency, renewable energy and international cooperation to advance SDG 7.
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Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report

Progress in reducing gas flaring worldwide resumed in 2022, with volumes flared falling by 5 billion cubic meters (bcm) to 139 bcm, the lowest level since 2010.

Energy At-A-Glance

Energy is at the heart of development. Energy makes possible the investments, innovations, and new industries that are the engines of jobs, inclusive growth, and shared prosperity for entire economies.

Yet nearly 675 million people still live without electricity worldwide. About 2.3 billion people cook or heat their homes with polluting fuels that harm their health and the environment.

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India Energy Efficiency Scale-Up Program

The World Bank is working with India on sweeping energy efficiency measures across residential and industrial sectors that aim to avoid lifetime GHG emissions of 170 million tons of CO2 and contribute to avoiding an estimated 10 GW of additional generation capacity.

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Demetrios Papathanasiou

Global Director for the World Bank's Energy and Extractives Global Practice

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Methane from Oil and Gas Production Explained

Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG), with a global warming potential (GWP) around 28 times greater than the same mass of carbon dioxide emissions on a 100-year basis.
Just Transition for All

The initiative works with stakeholders to create the plans, policies, and reforms needed to mitigate environmental impacts, support impacted people, and build a new clean energy future.
Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP)

The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) offers advisory services, knowledge, and toolkits for energy policy makers.
Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership (GGFR)

The World Bank is part of a global initiative to reduce gas flaring at oil production sites around the world.
Extractives Global Programmatic Support (EGPS)

The Extractives Global Programmatic Support (EGPS) Multi-Donor Trust Fund helps developing countries manage their oil, gas, and mining resources to support poverty reduction and boost inclusive, sustainable growth and ...