Global energy sector facing skills shortage, IEA warns

15th November 2023


Green technologies are driving job growth in the world’s energy sector, but skill shortages are an increasing concern, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned.

In a report published today, the agency reveals that employment in the global energy sector rose to 67 million people last year, an increase of 3.5 million from pre-pandemic levels. More than half of

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