While the IEA analysis highlighted progress in some places, on the whole it suggests oil, gas and coal producers and governments are falling short of promises to cut methane emissions.
The regulator warned a proposal by a government-appointed climate committee to suspend new oil and gas licenses would threaten energy security in Europe, wash out jobs in Norway and dent state revenues.
The DOE earmarked $425 million in funding to aid energy transition in current and former coal communities by supporting small and medium clean energy companies.