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The region accounts for the biggest share in terms of capital investment in the $2t market

The world’s population is projected to increase from nearly 8b in 2024 to approximately 9.8b by 2050, according to the UN. This stark rise—combined with an increase in the global urbanisation rate—will significantly boost primary energy consumption. Although renewable energy is forecast to see the highest growth rate in energy consumption to 2050, crude oil is projected to retain the largest market share within the forecast period. For example, according to OPEC’s World Oil Outlook 2023, renewable energy consumption is forecast to increase by up to 34% between 2022 and 2045, while oil and natural gas are expected to grow by approximately 15% and 20% respectively. However, renewable energy co

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