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Universal TCP Meeting
The TCP Universal Meeting 2023 at IEA Headquarters in Paris gathered delegates to shape the future of the Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP).
Carol Burelle (Chair) and Jim Miller (Secretary) represented HEV TCP at the meeting, which took place on the 25th - 26th October.
Key highlights included exploring the TCP network's long-term vision for achieving net-zero emissions, insights into the IEA 2024 Ministerial meeting, and discussions on improving TCP communication.
Delegates delved into best practices for external communication and introduced a renewed TCP Coordination Group function to enhance collaborative efforts.
Special remarks by Dr. Fatih Birol, IEA Executive Director, guided joint activities aligned with policy challenges. The meeting also focused on enhancing the TCP Request for Extension mechanism.
The meeting concluded with closing remarks, marking two days of productive discussions on advancing collaboration.
VIDEO: TCP Universal meeting session 1
VIDEO: TCP Universal meeting session 2
IEA commits to become net zero by 2024
The International Energy Agency announced at the end of September that it is committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its activities to net zero by 2024. This is in alignment with the recommendations of its recent report: Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector.
Based on a detailed assessment of the greenhouse gas emissions footprint of its operations and in accordance with the highest international standards, the IEA is pursuing a concrete and practical action plan to reduce emissions quickly and as close to zero as possible. This will include all emissions from the use of IEA offices, official missions, staff members’ commutes, procurement of goods and services, waste generation, water use, and fugitive emissions from air conditioning and other areas.
Planned measures include encouraging greater use of video-conferencing to reduce travel; purchasing clean electricity for offices; and engaging with suppliers and contractors on addressing emissions from the goods and services they provide to the IEA. For any residual emissions the Agency may still have in 2024, it will purchase carbon credits with the highest level of environmental integrity.
The IEA will provide annual updates on its progress towards net zero emissions. This will include verification of the outcome in 2024 by an independent third party.
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New interactive data tools on low-emissions hydrogen production
The IEA has released two new interactive data tools to complement the Global Hydrogen Review 2023 and updated hydrogen databases.
The first tool is an interactive map showcasing almost 2,000 low-emissions hydrogen production projects worldwide. It reveals a concentration in Europe and Australia, with a rising number in Africa, China, India, Latin America, and the United States.
The second tool assesses the levelized cost of hydrogen production from solar PV and onshore wind globally, allowing users to customise assumptions and explore potential outlooks.
The tools highlight the increasing momentum around low-emissions hydrogen, emphasising its role in enhancing energy security and supporting decarbonisation, particularly in challenging sectors like long-distance transport and heavy industry.
Despite the growing number of project announcements, achieving significant growth by 2030 requires policy actions to stimulate demand and address barriers hindering scale-up.
