Japan Minister Discusses War‑Driven Commodity Risks, Seeks Asian Stability
Delighted to meet 🇯🇵’s Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry Ryosei Akazawa @ryosei_akazawa We spoke about how the Middle East war is impacting oil, gas & other commodities, with particular challenges for Asia – and how we can work together to support market stability https://t.co/wYML5sKVB6
Japan’s Support Boosts IEA Oil Release Amid Middle East Crisis
Very productive meeting with PM Sanae Takaichi @takaichi_sanae to discuss impacts of the Middle East war on energy security in Asia & beyond I thanked her for 🇯🇵’s vital support for IEA’s historic oil stock release & we agreed to work...
Australia Boosts Fuel Security Amid Global Oil Turmoil
Warm and constructive meeting with Australia’s Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, in Canberra this morning. We covered the situation in global oil & gas markets amid the war in the Middle East and the steps 🇦🇺 is taking to strengthen fuel...
IEA Releases Historic Oil Stock, Offers Consumer Relief Options
With a major energy crisis unfolding, @IEA is supporting market stability with a historic oil stock release But the demand side also has a part to play. Our new report sets out immediate options that can help shelter consumers from today’s...
IEA Releases 400 Million Barrels, Initial Supplies Arrive
Following @IEA Member countries' decision to release 400 mln barrels of oil stocks to counter disruptions, initial volumes have already been made available Thank you to countries for their stock contributions & to Canada & Mexico for increased production: https://t.co/CjYXygzQpG https://t.co/sUGUpkuuU0
China-France Dialogue Highlights Need for Oil Market Cooperation
Pleased to meet with Ambassador of China to France Deng Li at the @IEA headquarters in Paris today We discussed the importance of international cooperation to stabilise global oil markets for the benefit of all countries https://t.co/ykUkaiugbV
Greece, Eurogroup Discuss Energy Shock’s Economic Impact
Very good meeting with Greece's Minister of Economy & Finance Kyriakos @Pierrakakis, the President of the Eurogroup, at IEA HQ in Paris We discussed recent developments in energy markets amid the war in the Middle East and the potential economic implications...
IEA Nations Confirm Massive Oil Release, Need Hormuz Opening
IEA countries have now confirmed their contributions to our largest ever oil stock release This brings unprecedented additional volumes of oil to the market from 16 March onward. However, opening the Strait of Hormuz is vital for a return to stable...
Romania Seeks IEA Membership, Embraces All‑Fuel Energy Strategy
I welcome the formal request just received from Romania to become an @IEA Member From my meetings with its leaders, I know 🇷🇴 has a strong focus on energy security & an ‘all fuels & all technologies’ approach, based on a...
Italy Backs IEA's Biggest Emergency Oil Release
Thank you to Prime Minister @GiorgiaMeloni of Italy for her and the Italian government’s support for the @IEA’s largest ever release of emergency oil stocks to address the major market disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict https://t.co/njWNOSd5hu
IEA and AfDB Align on African Clean Cooking Priorities
Pleased to host @AfDB_Group President Sidi Ould Tah at @IEA HQ for a discussion on key African energy priorities – including clean cooking & ensuring African countries benefit from their mineral resources Looking forward to working together on @IEA’s Clean Cooking...
Japan Leads Largest G7 Emergency Oil Release
Thank you to Prime Minister Takaichi of Japan for her and the Japanese government’s support for the largest ever emergency oil stock release by @IEA Member countries to address the disruptions in the market
India Backs IEA Emergency Oil Release, Pledges Market Stability
Very pleased to read the Government of India's supportive statement for @IEA's collective action to release emergency oil stocks to address disruptions in global oil markets – and that India stands ready to take appropriate measures to support global market...
IEA Convenes G7 Ministers to Assess Oil‑gas Market
Today @IEA hosted a G7 Energy Ministers Meeting, chaired by Minister Roland Lescure of France, on the current oil & gas market situation We will hold an extraordinary meeting of IEA Member governments later today to assess market conditions My statement: https://t.co/ViR4Zc4Mhv...
Japan Weighs IEA Oil Release Amid Middle East Turmoil
Very good discussion with Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry Ryosei Akazawa @ryosei_akazawa about recent developments in the Middle East and the implications for Japan's energy security We discussed the available options, including a possible @IEA stock release https://t.co/rCnXYDGIHK
Constructive Talk with India's Energy Minister on Market Stability
Very constructive meeting with India's Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri @HardeepSPuri We discussed the latest developments in energy markets amid the conflict in the Middle East and the options on the table. We agreed to continue to...
G7 Finance Ministers Address Global Economy Amid Middle East Conflict
Today, on the invitation of Minister Roland Lescure of France, which holds the G7 Presidency, I took part in a meeting of G7 Finance Ministers on the global economic situation and Middle East conflict. My statement on the meeting: https://t.co/NnpeYX73nn...
Advising EU on Global Energy Markets and Electricity Policy
Thank you, Madam President, for the invitation & your trust in the @IEA I was glad to share my views with you & all Commissioners on developments in global energy markets and to provide my advice & recommendations on European energy...
EU Leaders Emphasize Energy Security and Affordable Power
Delighted to have a comprehensive discussion with @EUCouncil President António Costa @eucopresident in Brussels on global energy markets & European energy security – with a focus on the competitiveness of European industry & the importance of electricity affordability https://t.co/ixYMCcBHPY
IEA Begins Brazil’s Path to Full Membership
Thank you to President @LulaOficial, Minister @asilveiramg & Minister Vieira for their request for 🇧🇷 to become an @IEA Member Very happy IEA Members unanimously decided at our Ministerial to start the process for 🇧🇷’s full membership in a major step for...
IEA Ministers Unanimously Admit Colombia as 33rd Member
Delighted that @IEA Ministers unanimously agreed at our Ministerial Meeting for Colombia to become our 33rd Member country, in the presence of 🇨🇴 Minister Edwin Palma Egea @PalmaEdwin Thank you, Minister Palma, for your strong engagement with the IEA ➡️ https://t.co/HmgmHQiVGc...
Argentina’s Energy Minister Highlights Critical Mineral Role
A pleasure to speak to Argentina’s Secretary for Energy & Mining Daniel González at the #IEAMinisterial An IEA Family Member, 🇦🇷 is a key contributor to critical mineral supplies & global energy security Grateful to Ambassador @IanArgentinoS for his support for our...
IEA Supports Greece’s Energy Priorities in Paris Meeting
Great to catch up with Greek Deputy Minister of Energy Nikos Tsafos @ntsafos at our HQ in Paris today about 🇬🇷’s energy priorities & how @IEA can support them I also thanked him for his contributions to ensuring successful outcomes at...
Building Resilient Electricity Systems for Future Threats
Impactful discussion with 🇳🇱 @MinisterKGG, 🇬🇧 @Ed_Miliband, 🇦🇺 Stephen Jones, 🇪🇸 Sara Aagesen Muñoz & other leading figures on what is needed to ensure electricity systems can cope with the growing range of threats they are facing, both old and...
Leaders Chart Immediate and Future Solutions for Ukraine's Energy Security
Important discussions with 🇳🇱 @MinisterKGG, 🇺🇦 @Denys_Shmyhal, 🇱🇹 Žygimantas Vaičiūnas, 🇵🇱 @motykamilosz & others on Ukraine’s energy security Ukraine’s energy system is facing major challenges, but steps can be taken now to meet urgent power needs while preparing for the future...
IEA and Thailand Launch Joint Energy Cooperation Programme
A great pleasure to meet with Thai Permanent Secretary Prasert Sinsukpraset at the #IEAMinisterial We signed a new joint work programme to further strengthen IEA-🇹🇭 cooperation across key areas, including power systems, energy technologies, energy efficiency & more. https://t.co/g4zRIVstEo
Korea’s Vice‑Minister Outlines AI‑driven Energy Priorities
Excellent exchange with Korea's Vice-Minister of Climate, Energy & Environment Hohyeon Lee at the #IEAMinisterial We had a wide-ranging discussion on 🇰🇷's energy priorities, including energy & AI, energy security, technology supply chains, upgrading the power grid & nuclear https://t.co/1GKQdBGKMH
IEA Ministerial Unites 50 Nations on Energy Security
Delighted to bring together over 50 countries at the #IEAMinisterial in Paris to discuss major issues of energy security, access, affordability & sustainability Thank you to the Ministers for the rich discussions, confirming the IEA is at the heart of the...
IEA Backs Ukraine’s Energy Resilience Amid Infrastructure Attacks
Important exchange with Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister @Denys_Shmyhal We discussed 🇺🇦's efforts to ensure energy security this heating season and beyond – amid ongoing attacks on critical infrastructure @IEA will continue to closely support 🇺🇦's energy sector resilience https://t.co/tQQpcbUtpO
Critical Minerals and Energy Drive Global Economic Competitiveness
Very good meeting with 🇺🇸 US Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy & Business Affairs @CalebOrr__ We discussed developments in global energy markets, the importance of critical minerals for energy & economic security and energy’s role in boosting competitiveness https://t.co/Z4YDq3jEJG
Austria to Host 2027 IEA Energy Innovation Forum
Pleased to meet with Austrian State Secretary for Energy Elisabeth Zehetner at the #IEAMinisterial I thanked the State Secretary for Austria’s offer to host the 2027 IEA Energy Innovation Forum – we look forward to working together to build on the...
Singapore and IEA Pledge Deeper Cooperation on ASEAN Power Grid
Excellent meeting with Singapore's Minister Tan See Leng at the #IEAMinisterial on Southeast Asia's growing role in global energy markets @IEA & 🇸🇬 will continue cooperating closely to support the delivery of the ASEAN Power Grid Vision and other key priorities...
IEA and New Zealand Deepen Energy Cooperation Ahead of 2026
Productive meeting with New Zealand's Minister for Energy & Climate @simonwatts_mp at IEA HQ ahead of the 2026 #IEAMinisterial We discussed recent developments in regional & global energy markets and opportunities to further strengthen @IEA-🇳🇿 cooperation https://t.co/tI98Et2YHn
US Energy Secretary Meets IEA on African Clean Cooking Summit
Pleased to meet with US Energy @SecretaryWright at IEA HQ before the #IEAMinisterial We discussed a range of global energy matters including how the @IEA Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa on 9-10 July that we're co-chairing in Nairobi can deliver...
IEA and Nigeria Commit to Universal Clean Cooking Access
Excellent discussion with Nigerian Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo @Ekperikpe001 on energy security & affordability in African countries & the need to deliver universal clean cooking access across the continent We also signed a Memorandum of Understanding deepening @IEA & 🇳🇬 cooperation https://t.co/NCDHnc9Y8t
IEA and Egypt Discuss Strengthening Energy Collaboration
Excellent meeting with Ambassador Dahroug of Egypt at IEA HQ in Paris to discuss global energy markets and the strong @IEA-🇪🇬 relationship We spoke about the ways in which the IEA can further support Egypt, a valued member of the IEA...
Colombia Nears IEA Membership After Significant Progress
Pleasure to meet with Colombian Ambassador Luis Fernando Medina at IEA HQ in the lead-up to next week's @IEA Ministerial in Paris We discussed the big step forward Colombia is about to take after its strong progress on the road to...
Brazil Seeks IEA Membership, New Partnership Ahead
Great discussion with Brazilian Ambassador Sarquis ahead of next week's @IEA Ministerial in Paris in which 🇧🇷 Energy Minister @asilveiramg will take part Looking forward to announcing a new phase in the IEA-🇧🇷 relationship following Brazil's request to become an IEA...
Turkey Energy Minister Discusses Security, Affordability Ahead of IEA Ministerial
Pleasure to meet with Türkiye's Minister of Energy & Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar @aBayraktar1 in Ankara We discussed a range of issues, including energy security, affordability, Türkiye’s energy priorities, #COP31 and the upcoming @IEA Ministerial in Paris next week https://t.co/rMjJ5G3L5n
IEA Discusses COP31 Priorities with Turkey’s Environment Minister
Excellent meeting with Türkiye's Minister of Environment, Urbanisation & Climate Change and #COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum @murat_kurum in Ankara We discussed the potential priorities for COP31, taking into account previous outcomes, & how @IEA can support 🇹🇷 & 🇦🇺 https://t.co/ixCm0tKJJ4
IEA Discusses Global Energy Outlook and COP31 with Turkey VP
Delighted to meet with Vice President of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz @_cevdetyilmaz at the Presidential Palace in Ankara We discussed key developments in global energy markets, as well as the forthcoming #COP31 in Antalya and how @IEA can help ensure successful outcomes...