The Countries That Pay in the IEAâs Path to Net Zero Emissions May 23 2021, 3:41 PM May 23 2021, 10:30 AM May 23 2021, 3:41 PM (Bloomberg Opinion) -- Last week the International Energy Agency laid out a pathway for reaching net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. One feature got a lot of attention: It called for an end to oil exploration and the development of new fields. (Bloomberg Opinion) -- Last week the International Energy Agency laid out a pathway for reaching net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. One feature got a lot of attention: It called for an end to oil exploration and the development of new fields.