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News
19 Feb 2026
IEA Members reaffirm support for IEA-Ukraine Collaboration Programme
…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 remains under significant attack by Russia – and helps facilitate the investments needed for Ukraine to build a new energy future.In their statement, the Ministers emphasised that the IEA‑Ukraine Collaboration Programme, established in 2025, is a key supplement to the work undertaken by the IEA as part of its Joint Work Programme with…
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News
12 Jan 2026
IEA to host Mission Innovation Secretariat in step to enhance international energy technology cooperation
…India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.“I am delighted to welcome Mission Innovation to the IEA, and I would like to thank the Member governments of MI for their trust and confidence in conferring this responsibility on our Agency,” said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol. “It’s excellent news for international cooperation on energy technologies and will strengthen the work of both the IEA and MI as we work together to spur greater innovation worldwide to make energy more secure, affordable and sustainable.”
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News
19 Feb 2026
2026 IEA Ministerial Chair's Summary
…Its all-fuels and all-technologies approach, grounded in robust energy data and analysis, remains as crucial as ever, including for the shift to more domestically produced, electrified and sustainable energy systems.Ministers took stock of the outcomes from the Summit on the Future of Energy Security (24–25 April 2025), convened by the IEA Secretariat and the United Kingdom. They recognised the importance of multilateral cooperation and that global energy systems face heightened and more complex risks, driven by geopolitics, supply chain vulnerabilities, extreme weather events and cyber security. Many Ministers recognised that accelerating energy transitions offers opportunities to…
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News
19 Feb 2026
Joint Statement in Support of the IEA-Ukraine Collaboration Programme
…Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the European Commission recognise the efforts undertaken by the IEA to assist Ukraine in establishing a strategic vision for a secure and resilient energy future, including through its support for initiatives to facilitate investment in distributed energy resources. We also recognise the IEA’s work to disseminate key lessons learned from Ukraine, as it works to retain energy security and resilience despite ongoing attacks.We express our appreciation for the implementation of the IEA’s Joint Work Programme with Ukraine, which encompasses key Ukrainian energy priorities, including power sector security…
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Commentary
15 Jun 2026
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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Commentary
19 Jan 2026
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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Commentary
06 Mar 2026
The next wave of LED lighting: Smarter, circular and more efficient
lighting commentary The first LED revolution reduced energy use worldwide – and a second wave of deployment is now taking shape As the world enters the Age of Electricity, lighting remains one of the most visible – and widespread – parts of our energy use.The IEA estimates that lighting in buildings and outdoor applications accounts for the majority of overall lighting electricity demand. In 2024, around 8% of global electricity demand – or about 2 200 terawatt hours (TWh) – was attributed to lighting in buildings and outdoor applications, excluding industry and agriculture. These figures reflect the latest available data and define the scope…
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Commentary
29 May 2026
Battery storage is scaling up and taking on a larger system role
Commentary As the result of falling costs and greater flexibility needs, battery storage is playing a growing role in power systems worldwide, acting as a “multi-tool” that can provide a range of critical system services at once. According to the latest data, the deployment of batteries expanded strongly in 2025 and broadened across markets – with rapid growth in countries such as Australia and Saudi Arabia, where storage is increasingly being used to support the integration of rising shares of variable renewables.In regions that have been at the forefront of renewable integration and battery deployment, batteries now play an…
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Commentary
04 Feb 2026
Canada is set to play a leading role in supplying the world with responsibly produced critical minerals
Commentary Already a mining hub, Canada could play a big part in diversifying global mineral supply chains Since 2023, the IEA has been conducting Critical Mineral Reviews – in-depth country reviews of critical mineral policies and security that have served as part of the Agency’s pioneering work to ensure secure mineral supply chains. The latest Critical Minerals Review of Canada shows that at a time of increasing concentration risks, including from export controls by the dominant supplier, Canada has the potential to contribute to the development of secure, diversified and competitive global supply chains for critical minerals.Canada can…
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Commentary
21 Apr 2026
How governments can best support consumers during this energy crisis
How governments can best support consumers during this energy crisis The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a major shock to global energy markets, with the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggering the largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets and significantly impacting supplies of natural gas and a range of energy-related commodities.As concerns over supply security have grown, prices have risen across several parts of the energy system, increasing pressure on household budgets, public finances and economic activity more broadly. In response, many governments have announced emergency measures to protect consumers from…