Timur Gül

Chief Energy Technology Officer, IEA

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

The Middle East crisis is leading countries to review their energy policies, investment priorities & strategies to improve energy security

And a key factor in these critical decisions now and in the months & years to come will be trust

New @IEA report: https://t.co/wOllPO9lGC

[Simon Kuper @KuperSimon]

How does today's disunited world handle a crisis ? @fbirol, exec director of the @IEA, has been at the centre of the oil crisis. I followed him around through it. Conspiracy theorists ask, "Who really runs the world?" Answer now: 'Nobody'. Free to read https://t.co/gnT1GfHWu0

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Electric car sales rose to new records in nearly 100 countries in 2025 – and close to 30% of all cars sold globally this year are set to be electric

Battery price declines & policy responses to the current energy crisis can add to EVs' momentum

More ➡️ https://t.co/uhicaXjwm3

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Pleased to address G7 Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors in Paris at the invitation of Minister @RolandLescure for 🇫🇷's G7 Presidency

I highlighted the risks to the global economy from the current disruptions to supplies of oil, gas, fertilisers & other key commodities

[Jethro Mullen @jethromullen]

This energy crisis “is a big wake-up call for Asia”

In an in-depth interview with @nytimes, @IEA Executive Director @fbirol discusses the global response to the crisis in the short & the long term, including the impacts on different fuels & technologies: https://t.co/ItoUJIizQc

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Excellent meeting with my friend Dr Sultan Al Jaber (@SultanAlJaber), UAE Minister of Industry & Advanced Technology

We discussed avenues to build institutional ties between the UAE and the @IEA for the betterment of global energy security and sustainability

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Delighted to receive a formal request from the Government of Nigeria in a letter from Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo for 🇳🇬 to join the @IEA Family as an associate member government

Look forward to working on next steps with 🇳🇬, a major energy producer & Africa's most populous country

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Productive meeting with @OPECSecretariat Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais in Vienna

We discussed the latest developments in global energy markets amid the war in the Middle East and the importance of dialogue and exchanges in support of global energy security

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Excellent meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) in Ottawa.

We discussed the current crisis in global energy markets and the impressive steps 🇨🇦 is now taking to ensure it can meet the rising demand for energy at home & from its growing export partners abroad.

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Very welcome announcement by Australian Prime Minister Albanese & Energy Minister Bowen that 🇦🇺 will strengthen energy security with plans to set up a government-owned strategic fuel reserve & raise stockholding obligations

This will further enhance @IEA’s oil security mechanism

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Pleasure to meet with Canada’s Energy Minister Tim Hodgson (@timhodgsonmt) in Ottawa
We had a wide-ranging discussion on implications of war in Middle East, 🇨🇦’s contribution to reliable energy supplies, and how we can build more diverse critical mineral supply chains

[International Energy Agency @IEA]

Manufacturing facilities for key energy technologies can be found around the globe, but overall capacity is highly regionally concentrated.

This is underscoring the importance of strengthening industrial competitiveness and diversification → https://t.co/ztF4A9MlJ0

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Pleasure to meet with Türkiye's Minister of Environment, Urbanisation & Climate Change and #COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum @murat_kurum in Berlin

We discussed ensuring successful outcomes in Antalya & preparations for the @IEA-COP31 High-level Dialogue in Paris next week

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Very good exchange with German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider @schneidercar in Berlin

We discussed a wide range of issues, including the energy implications of the war in the Middle East and the prospects for different fuels & technologies

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Productive bilateral meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany @bundeskanzler in Berlin

We discussed the impacts of the Middle East war on energy markets & economies; @IEA's response to counter supply disruptions; & how to boost industrial competitiveness in this context

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Valuable discussion with Germany's Minister of Economic Affairs & Energy Katherina Reiche on the disruptions in international energy markets

We spoke about the @IEA's efforts to support market stability – and the availability of refined oil products in Europe & internationally

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

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

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Humbled to be on the #TIME100 list of the world's most influential people for a 2nd time – this reflects the work of my dedicated @IEA colleagues

Together with my colleagues, I'm determined lead the global energy journey toward the betterment of humanity: https://t.co/pQ7rAoDTj5

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

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

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

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 economies. @IMFNews