IEA and Nigeria Strengthen Ties Amid Global Energy Crisis
Excellent meeting with Nigerian Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo We discussed the international energy crisis & I thanked him for Nigeria's exports of jet fuel to markets facing difficult times & efforts to supply more. We also agreed to take a new step forward on the IEA-🇳🇬 relationship https://t.co/AtZmwxbS4O
Electricity Demand Outpaces Overall Energy Growth in 2025
Global electricity demand grew more than 2x as fast as overall energy demand in 2025, with electrification & AI expanding strongly US energy demand growth reached one of its fastest rates this century while growth in emerging economies slowed Read more: https://t.co/4PiqgKAmmJ...
IEA and Chile Commit to Joint Energy Policy Action
Excellent meeting with Chile’s Minister of Energy Ximena Rincón (@ximerincon) to discuss the turbulent situation in global energy markets and 🇨🇱’s policy priorities  Looking forward to continued close cooperation between @IEA and Chile on a wide range of areas https://t.co/lEEyYRZ1cx
AI-Driven Data Centers Set to Triple Power Use by 2030
Global electricity consumption from data centres surged in 2025, driven by AI Unique new @IEA analysis shows electricity demand from data centres is set to almost double by 2030 - and to triple from data centres focused on AI More in our...
Asian Leaders Discuss Energy Security Amid Middle East Conflict
Honoured to speak to leaders from across Asia at a meeting of the AZEC convened by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi @takaichi_sanae on the global energy market situation amid the conflict in the Middle East & @IEA’s work to support governments...
Middle East Conflict Reshapes Current and Future Energy Markets
Pleasure to open today's sessions at the Semafor World Economy in Washington In a fireside chat with @semafor's Global Managing Editor @prashantrao, I discussed the implications of the war in the Middle East for energy markets today and in the future...
US Sec. Wright Backs IEA’s Historic Oil Stock Release
Productive meeting with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright @SecretaryWright on the situation in energy markets We discussed what can be done to further strengthen energy security, and I thanked him for the United States’ support for @IEA’s historic oil stock release...
Leaders Launch Emergency Group to Address Middle East Energy Crisis
IMF Managing Director @KGeorgieva, @WorldBankGroup President Ajay Banga & I met in Washington for the inaugural meeting of our Emergency Coordination Group on the impacts of the Middle East conflict on energy markets, the global economy & the most vulnerable...
IEA Partners with Governments to Bolster Energy Security
Excellent conversation with Helima Croft @CroftHelima at #ACFrontPage event in Washington on the key implications of the current energy crisis and how @IEA is working with governments around the world to support energy security in these challenging times https://t.co/JlWidtSqCK
Energy Market Outlook Shared with Harvard Future Leaders
A great pleasure to speak with future leaders at Harvard Kennedy School @Kennedy_School on the current state of energy markets and what it means for the longer-term outlook. Many thanks to @OSullivanMeghan for the invitation https://t.co/ycBiqaKtEE
Engineering Expertise Crucial for Energy’s Crisis‑driven Future
Delighted to deliver special address to students & faculty at MIT in Boston I discussed the implications of today's crisis for energy markets and the importance of technology & engineering expertise for the world's energy future @mitenergy https://t.co/PQsmCtjUeI
Energy Crisis Demands Global Cooperation, IMF & World Bank Meet
This energy crisis calls for all hands on deck & international cooperation I'll meet Monday with IMF Managing Director @KGeorgieva & World Bank President Ajay Banga on our institutions' work to support governments amid the economic impacts of the Iran war...
IEA Hosts IRENA DG to Discuss Global Energy Future
Pleasure to receive @IRENA Director General @flacamera at the @IEA HQ to discuss developments in the global energy sector & the longer-term prospects for different energy technologies I expressed my solidarity with IRENA staff in Abu Dhabi affected by the current...
IMF and Leaders Discuss Middle East Conflict’s Energy Impact
Pleased to meet with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva (@KGeorgieva) to discuss the implications of the Middle East conflict for energy markets & economies around the world We agreed to continue to keep in close contact as we support governments in...
Eurozone Ministers Discuss Energy Risks and Immediate Support Options
At the invitation of Eurogroup President Kyriakos (@Pierrakakis), today I addressed Finance Ministers from across the euro zone on the major energy market impacts of the war in the Middle East and the immediate options to support energy and economic...