Fatih Birol
Analysts expect slower economic growth and less switching from coal or oil to gas
The Energy Minister has admitted that his department did not ask EDF to extend the operating life of the plant
The agency has advised people to raise their air conditioner’s temperature, drive slower and avoid short-haul flights
However, developing economies represent just one-tenth of this spending, a new report claims
Dr Fatih Birol will serve a third term as boss of the organisation
IEA chief Fatih Birol hopes Britain will continue with the climate leadership despite campaigns by anti-net zero groups
Growth in natural gas demand will slow to 1.5% per year globally by 2021. That’s according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) which last year predicted a gas demand growth of 2% for the same period. Cheaper coal prices and strong renewables growth are among the reasons which are blocking gas from expanding more rapidly […]
Mexico plans to join the International Energy Agency (IEA). The IEA works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 29 member countries. It focuses on energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide. Mexican Secretary of Energy Pedro Joaquín Coldwell presented an official letter declaring the Mexico’s interest in becoming a member […]
The chief economist of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has been confirmed as the next head of the organisation. Fatih Birol applied to be the executive director of the IEA and will replace Maria van der Hoeven when she completes her four-year term at the end of August. Mr Birol has served as chief economist […]
Global CO2 emissions hit a record high of 31.6 gigatonnes in 2011. According to the International Energy Association (IEA) the new peak, which is 1Gt higher than the year before, threatens to scupper plans to prevent global warming. The IEA has a climate change scenario which requires global CO2 emissions to reach a maximum of 32.6 […]