Pleased to deliver the keynote address in the company of #COP29 President Babayev, Ministers & others at the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) High-Level Dialogue in London Global coal use is set to peak this decade, but stronger efforts are needed for rapid, secure & fair transitions to clean energy

Irish Minister Eamon Ryan's participation in our High-Level Dialogue this week was a chance to applaud his major contributions to energy & climate diplomacy over his distinguished career Thank you, Minister, for your leadership, notably as Co-Chair of the 2024 International Energy Agency Ministerial

Today, utility-scale batteries paired with solar PV are already competitive with new coal plants in some countries like India In just the next few years, batteries + solar will be cheaper than new natural gas plants in the US & new coal in China 👉 iea.li/4esq7Ko

🗣 “If we want to have a planet in the future more or less like today… we have to find a way to reduce emissions — and the energy sector is at the heart of it.” Fatih Birol in a new interview with Rajini Vaidyanathan for The Context on BBC News (World). Watch it here 👉 iea.li/4ceEj8g

Delighted to host former International Energy Agency Deputy Executive Director Amb. John Ferriter at our headquarters in Paris   It was a pleasure to catch up on old times and to discuss today's fast-moving energy landscape

Great pleasure to speak with new UK Energy Security & Net Zero Minister Ed Miliband today for a comprehensive discussion on energy & climate issues. We discussed how International Energy Agency can help the 🇬🇧 government advance its domestic & international energy & climate priorities.

On 5 Dec, International Energy Agency will convene leaders from governments, the energy & tech sectors and civil society for our Global Conference on Energy & AI This will be a key step in our new "Energy for AI & AI for Energy" initiative to assess the implications of this transformative technology

Honoured to have a bilateral meeting with President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok at the Presidential Palace in Budapest. We discussed a range of issues, including how Europe can strengthen progress on its industrial competitiveness, energy security and climate goals.

Pleased to address the EU Energy Ministers Meeting today, chaired by Hungarian Minister Csaba Lantos. I highlighted that a well-designed strategy to strengthen Europe’s industrial competitiveness can deliver energy security, affordability, jobs & climate benefits.

Geothermal energy can play an increasing role in energy systems worldwide as new technologies emerge In November, International Energy Agency will release a new report on The Future of Geothermal Energy, mapping out how to unlock its benefits for energy security, emissions reductions & job creation

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Delivering on the promises made at COP28 is vital to keep international energy & climate goals in reach International Energy Agency's online tool tracks progress on all the energy outcomes agreed in Dubai & can support policy makers as they work to turn ambition into action ⬇️

Today, 4 in 5 Africans cook their meals over open fires or basic stoves, with major impacts on the health of women & children and on the environment International Energy Agency’s Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa mobilised $2.2 billion to make 2024 a turning point in this key issue ⬇️

Delighted to announce International Energy Agency will convene a major International Summit on the Future of Energy Security in London, in Q2 of 2025, with leaders from around the world Grateful to the UK government under the leadership of PM Keir Starmer & Secretary of State Ed Miliband for hosting

The UK government will host the international International Energy Agency Future of Energy Security Summit in London next year👇 The energy crisis has shown that we must work together with our international partners in the transition to clean, affordable and secure energy. Fatih Birol

Delighted that Ali Al-Saffar has returned to International Energy Agency, taking up the role of Head of Division covering the Middle East, Africa & Latin America. I've no doubt Ali will work tirelessly to advance energy security & clean energy transitions. We're happy to have him back in our team!

Deeply humbled to be awarded the Gwanghwa Medal by President of South Korea 윤석열 Yoon Suk Yeol Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul today. It reflects the invaluable work of my International Energy Agency colleagues to help steer countries towards a secure and sustainable energy future.

Mark your agendas: I will launch International Energy Agency's new special report on Ukraine’s energy security & the coming winter at a joint news conference with President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on 19 Sept It will provide 10 key energy actions for 🇺🇦 & its partners to tackle its urgent challenges