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Investment

Published:
14 March 2022

The energy transition requires significant levels of investment

The energy pathways envisaged by the three scenarios require substantial levels of investment across a wide range of energy value chains. The implied levels of investment in wind and solar power capacity accelerate markedly from recent levels. Despite declining levels of demand, continuing investment in upstream oil and gas is also required.

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