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Part of IEA held dialogues in Antalya ahead of COP31, discussing how the energy crisis from the Middle East war is affecting global energy discussions.

How could the global push for electrification affect the Middle East's energy exports?

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The global push for electrification could reduce long-term fossil fuel demand from the Middle East. The International Energy Agency and other global agencies are guiding a shift toward electrification, aiming for the global energy mix to have 35 per cent electricity by 2035. This transition is being accelerated by the urgency created by the West Asia crisis and climate-related disasters. While the Middle East remains a major supplier of oil and gas, the long-term global commitment to electrification and clean power could lead to a sustained reduction in the world's reliance on fossil fuel exports from the region.

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  • The 35-by-35 pledge aims to increase the share of electricity in the overall global energy mix to 35 per cent by 2035.business-standard.com
  • The shift is being driven by the West Asia crisis and climate-related disasters.business-standard.com
  • The global goal builds on the Dubai COP28 target to triple renewable capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030.business-standard.com
  • India’s energy mix is still dominated by fossil fuels at over 75 per cent.business-standard.com

Why it matters

The Middle East's economy is heavily reliant on the export of fossil fuels, making it highly sensitive to global shifts in energy demand. A sustained, global transition toward electrification and clean power represents a fundamental structural challenge to the region's primary economic model.

This movement is part of a broader global climate effort where nations are seeking to jettison dependence on fossil fuels. While the Middle East is currently a major supplier, the long-term trajectory of global energy policy suggests that the demand for oil and gas exports could decline significantly.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific financial commitments will developed nations make to fund developing world electrification projects?
  • How quickly will the global energy mix transition away from fossil fuels?

What would change this answer

Major fossil fuel-exporting nations commit to aggressive electrification targetsThe long-term reduction in demand for fossil fuel exports from the Middle East would become more certain and stronger.
Global oil and gas prices remain high and the West Asia crisis persistsThe immediate urgency for global electrification may lessen, potentially slowing the rate of change for the Middle East.

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