Fatih Birol

Executive Director of @IEA, the global authority on energy. Big @Galatasaray fan.

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Southeast Asia is a crucial region shaping global energy trends & set to account for 20% of world energy demand growth to 2035, 2nd only to India

Today's energy crisis has revealed key energy security vulnerabilities that need addressing

New @IEA report: https://t.co/BfBtuRwDL1

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I welcome the #G7 Leaders' Declaration on Securing Supply Chains for Critical Minerals: https://t.co/TVJ5lfKeij

Very pleased to see their recognition of @IEA’s leadership in this vital area. We stand ready to work closely with the G7 & partners to deliver tangible progress.

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We’re LIVE from the launch of @IEA’s Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 🔴

Join Chief Energy Economist Tim Gould, Head of IEA's Southeast Asia Regional Cooperation Centre Sue-Ern Tan & me as we discuss how today's crisis may affect the region's energy future https://t.co/dczuYZhkGt

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@IEA Explore the Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2026 in full on our website: https://t.co/B22VYsJn19

And join our Chief Energy Economist Tim Gould, Southeast Asia Regional Cooperation Centre Head Sue-Ern Tan and me live as we launch the report at 11am CEST 👉 https://t.co/dXe2h0pPGW

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Southeast Asia is a crucial region shaping global energy trends & set to account for 20% of world energy demand growth to 2035, 2nd only to India

Today's energy crisis has revealed key energy security vulnerabilities that need addressing

New @IEA report: https://t.co/BfBtuRwDL1

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

@IEA Stronger energy efficiency progress can serve as a cost-effective way to strengthen resilience.

And coordinated regional responses to the energy challenges at hand, through initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid, can deliver substantial benefits.

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I was delighted to welcome former @IEA Deputy Executive Director, Ambassador John Ferriter, at our headquarters

We discussed the current energy crisis in the context of past supply disruptions, as well as the IEA's deepening relationships with emerging economies around the world

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Excellent meeting with Prime Minister Rob Jetten of the Netherlands (@MinPres) in The Hague

We had a wide-ranging discussion on the international energy & geopolitical context, the importance of strategic oil & gas stocks for supply security, and priorities for COP31 in Antalya

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Very pleased to meet with Netherlands' Minister of Climate & Green Growth Stientje van Veldhoven (@MinisterKGG) in The Hague

We discussed recent energy market developments amid the Hormuz crisis, the role of electrification in Europe's energy future, and key areas of @IEA work

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A pleasure speaking with Chris Bowen, Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy and COP31 President of Negotiations, on how 🇦🇺 is navigating the Hormuz crisis and shaping priorities for COP31: https://t.co/Qc2nWDKQU6

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Pleased that at a special session in Bonn today, 🇹🇷 COP31 President @murat_kurum, alongside 🇦🇺 Minister Chris Bowen, officially commissioned @IEA, as the #COP31 Strategic Partner, to prepare Special Reports on accelerating electrification & on the benefits of producing less waste

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Excellent meeting with Nigeria's Ambassador to France Ayodele Oke at @IEA HQ

We discussed Nigeria's request to join the IEA & opportunities to deepen our cooperation in a range of areas — as well as 🇳🇬 ‘s important contributions to energy security amid the current crisis

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Pleasure to meet with Luxembourg’s Minister of Energy Lex Delles in Luxembourg City

We discussed the implications of the Strait of Hormuz crisis for European & global energy security – as well as the key insights from @IEA’s new review of Luxembourg’s energy policies

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Productive discussion with European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño (@NadiaCalvino) in Luxembourg

We spoke about how the Middle East crisis is affecting energy markets & investment priorities, including adding to momentum behind electrification in 🇪🇺 for energy security

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Honoured to have a bilateral meeting with Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg at the Grand Ducal Palace

We discussed recent developments in global energy, notably the impacts of the war in the Middle East, as well as the importance of international cooperation for energy security

[Kyriakos Pierrakakis @Pierrakakis]

Συναντήθηκα με τον εκτελεστικό διευθυντή του Διεθνούς Οργανισμού Ενέργειας @fbirol και συζητήσαμε για τις επιπτώσεις της ενεργειακής κρίσης στην ευρωπαϊκή και την παγκόσμια οικονομία, καθώς και για τα πιθανά σενάρια που έχουμε μπροστά μας.

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Excellent meeting with Greek Minister of Economy & Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis (@Pierrakakis), the President of the Eurogroup, at @IEA HQ

We discussed developments in energy markets & economies amid the Middle East crisis and evolving energy security risks in Europe & worldwide

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Pleased to convene some 80 senior executives from companies across the energy sector & beyond for a meeting of @IEA's Energy Business Council

We discussed the implications of the current energy crisis, with the conversation informed by the IEA's new World Energy Investment 2026