The release of the World Energy Outlook 2020 has been scheduled by the International Energy Agency tomorrow, 13 October 2020. This year’s WEO will put the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) at the core of its analysis in its outlook, implications, and prospects for energy around the world.The long-term horizon in its modeling are maintained but the focus will be given by the WEO 2020 on the next 10 years, looking at the specific impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the energy sector and the near-term actions that could hasten the transition towards clean energy. The analysis will in particular assess the uncertainties brought about by the pandemic on the energy sector vis-à-vis the course and duration of the pandemic and its implications as it also provides an array of options for a sustainable recovery.The World Energy Outlook 2020 will be circulated to all members of the ADB staff as soon as it is available.