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Energy Transition in 'Disorderly' Shift

Published March 9, 2026, 14:14
Energy Transition in 'Disorderly' Shift

The International Energy Week 2026 (IE Week) in London focused on the 'disorderly' energy transition and the need for security and sustainability. The importance of reducing energy costs to stimulate electrification and increase demand was emphasized. Cyprus is presented as facing difficulties due to a lack of long-term planning and delays in major energy projects. Energy security has emerged as the central theme in the global energy discussion, transcending disagreements between climate action supporters and skeptics. The need for resilience and prioritizing energy security, combined with efficiency and decarbonization, was highlighted as critical.