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Key lessons from Ukraine can inform energy resilience planning worldwide
New report identifies 10 takeaways for countries across the globe, including the benefits of decentralisation and standardising and stockpiling critical equipment Insights developed to keep Ukraine’s energy system functioning under extreme conditions can offer valuable guidance for governments worldwide, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.The analysis, Energy System Resilience: Lessons learned from Ukraine, highlights 10 pillars for energy system resilience that have been drawn from Ukraine’s experience. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Ukrainian energy infrastructure has been a major target of attacks, requiring extensive efforts to limit disruptions to energy…
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High-level dialogue explores key measures for funding investments in Ukraine’s energy security
Ministers and other high-level officials from around the world recently met to discuss ways to support Ukraine’s energy future, focusing on measures that would strengthen the security of its energy system and options for financing them.The event in Paris took place on 18 February during the IEA’s 2026 Ministerial Meeting and was led by Deputy Prime Minister Sophie Hermans of the Netherlands, who chaired the IEA Ministerial; IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol; Lithuania’s Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas; and Poland’s Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka. It included the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine…
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From farms to fuel: Ukraine’s biomethane opportunity for energy security and European decarbonisation
Ukraine biomethane A strategic opportunity for biomethane in Ukraine In 2025, Ukraine exported biomethane to the European Union (EU) for the first time – a milestone that opens an opportunity to scale-up domestic low-emissions gas. Home to the largest agricultural land area in Europe, Ukraine has the resource potential to become one of the continent’s leading biomethane producers, supplying both its domestic market and the EU via an already existing pipeline infrastructure.The first exports of biomethane come at a critical moment. Repeated Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have exposed the vulnerabilities of centralised energy supply. Although…
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Reporting Back From High-Level Dialogues
Ministers will discuss key takeaways from high-level dialogues on energy security in the Age of Electricity, advancing energy access and clean cooking solutions, and investing in Ukraine's energy security.
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Joint Statement in Support of the IEA-Ukraine Collaboration Programme
The extensive damage to critical civilian and energy infrastructure across Ukraine is a direct result of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine. The intensification of Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine throughout 2025, in particular, has had severe consequences for the daily lives of the civilian population and these attacks have continued to rise in both scale and intensity this winter.The IEA-Ukraine Collaboration Programme – in parallel with other international donor efforts, including those coordinated through the G7+ Ukraine Energy Support Group – represents a key initiative through which the IEA is able to support Ukraine…
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IEA Members reaffirm support for IEA-Ukraine Collaboration Programme
Ministers of nine IEA Members and the European Commission issued a joint statement today reiterating their support for the IEA‑Ukraine Collaboration Programme, underscoring the initiative’s importance as Ukraine approaches the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion.The joint statement from the Ministers of the Programme’s donors – Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the European Commission – was released during the IEA’s 2026 Ministerial Meeting.The Ministers applauded the IEA’s work with Ukraine through the Programme, noting that it supports both the near-term reconstruction of Ukraine’s energy sector – which…
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7 certainties about energy for this age of uncertainty
ED commentary The energy sector, like many others, is contending with a blizzard of uncertainties, complicating the work of policymakers, business leaders and investors.Geopolitical twists and turns are straining long-established relationships and upending deeply held assumptions. The World Uncertainty Index, devised by economists from the IMF and Stanford University, has hit unprecedented levels in recent months.But in this time of flux, there are still some important trends that we can identify with some confidence. Here are seven that can help us keep our bearings: The world has entered the age of electricity Oil and gas will still…
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Global shocks have driven a surge in energy policy activity and government spending
New IEA report explores an unprecedented wave of energy policy making, driven by successive shocks over the past five years A series of global shocks in recent years have triggered an exceptionally active period of energy policy making, sharpening governments’ focus on energy security, resilience and affordability – and driving public spending on energy significantly higher – according to a new IEA report.The report, State of Energy Policy 2026, provides a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind review of global energy policy changes in 2025. Drawing on the IEA’s Global Energy Policies Hub – the world’s most extensive public repository of…
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Electrification can strengthen Portugal’s energy security and economic resilience
PR Portugal EPR 2026 IEA review highlights need for co-ordinated delivery, stronger grid planning and investment frameworks as country continues its shift towards renewable energy Portugal is making strong progress in transforming its electricity system, underpinned by range of energy technologies, but further efforts are needed across multiple sectors to realise its ambitious targets, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.Due to the rapid growth of solar PV in recent years, alongside continued contributions from hydropower and wind, Portugal’s electricity generation now has one of the lowest carbon intensities among IEA Member countries. This…
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IEA Ministerial: In the Age of Electricity, energy security depends on resilience and cooperation
At high-level dialogue during IEA Ministerial, participants highlight the need for stronger grids and deeper international cooperation as global electricity demand rises As global electricity demand accelerates and power grids become the backbone of modern economies, many governments worldwide are prioritising resilience and calling for stronger cooperation on energy security. This came through clearly in a high-level dialogue on energy security in the Age of Electricity that took place in Paris on 18 February alongside the 2026 IEA Ministerial Meeting.More than 120 Ministers, power system operators, industry representatives and civil society leaders took part in the high…
