- S&P Global published energy market analysis saying the energy transition is no longer following a linear path focused solely on decarbonization, citing competing priorities including affordability, reliability, competitiveness, and decarbonization.
- The report estimates global data center power demand could grow 12%-16% annually over 2025-30, driven in part by AI.
- It also projects global copper demand will rise about 50% to around 42 million metric tons in 2040 from 28.4 million metric tons in 2025, reflecting increased needs for electrification and digital infrastructure.
- The analysis notes electricity demand growth is creating supply constraints and rising retail power prices, alongside regulatory responses affecting participants across the power value chain.
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