Gas share in global electricity mix declines for fifth straight year as renewables surge
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Malgorzata Wiatros-Motyka Senior Electricity Analyst Ember
Summary
Global gas share in electricity generation has declined for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, as clean power growth outpaced rising electricity demand. While global electricity demand has more than doubled since 2000 (from 15,279 TWh to 31,774 TWh), renewables are increasingly meeting new demand rather than fossil fuels. This trend suggests the world may be approaching a peak in gas-fired power generation.
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bskyGas share in global electricity mix declines for fifth straight year as renewables surgeember-energy.orgKey quotes
· 5 pulled2025 marked the fifth consecutive year of decline in gas share in the global electricity mix
clean power grew faster than electricity demand, limiting the need for a significant rise in gas generation
the world may be nearing a peak in gas-fired power
Global electricity demand more than doubled over the last two decades, increasing from 15,279 TWh in 2000 to 31,774 TWh in 2025
much of this demand growth was met by fossil fuels, including gas
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