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IEA Warns of Looming Global Oil Production Crisis

9/17/2025

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns of accelerated decline rates in oil and gas fields, risking annual global production losses equivalent to Brazil and Norway's output.
Significant investment is needed to maintain production levels amid reliance on shale and deep offshore resources.
Nearly 90% of upstream investment offsets supply losses rather than meets rising demand.
To stabilize production by 2050, over 45 million barrels per day of new oil and 2,000 bcm of natural gas are necessary.
Long project timelines, averaging nearly two decades from exploration to output, complicate new production efforts.

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Story summary

The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns of accelerated decline rates in oil and gas fields, risking annual global production losses equivalent to Brazil and Norway's output.
Significant investment is needed to maintain production levels amid reliance on shale and deep offshore resources.
Nearly 90% of upstream investment offsets supply losses rather than meets rising demand.
To stabilize production by 2050, over 45 million barrels per day of new oil and 2,000 bcm of natural gas are necessary.
Long project timelines, averaging nearly two decades from exploration to output, complicate new production efforts.