蓝皮书显示：新能源和天然气领跑全球能源消费

Core Insights - The "Energy Transformation Index Blue Paper 2025" indicates a continued recovery in global energy consumption in 2024, with renewable energy and natural gas leading the growth [1][2] - The report highlights a 2.2% year-on-year increase in global energy consumption for 2024, significantly above the average growth rate of the past decade [1] - All types of primary energy consumption are expected to grow in 2024, with renewable energy showing the highest growth rate and natural gas consumption increasing notably compared to coal and oil [1] Energy Supply and Production - The blue paper forecasts growth in almost all primary energy supplies in 2024, driven by economic recovery and energy security demands [1] - Global oil production is projected to increase by 0.6% year-on-year, while natural gas production is expected to rise by 1.2%, with a rapid increase in China's natural gas output [1] - Coal production is anticipated to grow by 0.9%, primarily due to increases in the Asia-Pacific region, and electricity supply growth in 2024 is expected to exceed the average growth rate of the past decade [1] Framework for Energy Transition - The blue paper introduces a quantifiable and comparable framework for assessing energy transition processes, providing a reference for the international community [2] - The forum emphasizes the need for a clean, low-carbon, inclusive, fair, affordable, and sustainable energy transformation, acknowledging the diverse conditions and policies across countries [2]