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22 min • 20 August 2026

How drilling technologies have shaped the energy landscape

The second episode in a three-part miniseries exploring energy innovation stories that changed the world looks at how technological advances in drilling have had a profound impact on our economies and societies
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The Middle East and Global Energy Markets

The IEA is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East – including the implications for energy markets, trade and security. Our new hub offers key information on the Strait of Hormuz and the current oil and gas market context.

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