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Governments and industry leaders discuss strengthening global LPG supply resilience at IEA-WLGA Leadership Forum
…industry leaders and international organisations gathered today at the jointly hosted International Energy Agency (IEA)-World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) LPG Leadership Forum to discuss strengthening the resilience of global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies in the face of growing geopolitical uncertainty.The Forum brought together delegates from 17 governments and more than 80 senior industry representatives to examine the implications of the ongoing Middle East crisis for global LPG markets and identify practical measures to improve supply security.Discussions focused on strategic LPG storage and reserve mechanisms, the protection of critical infrastructure, supply diversification and strengthening national energy resilience…
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Technology Collaboration Programme
…energy technology research through international cooperation. By bringing together governments, industries, and leading experts, the TCP accelerates energy innovation and helps shape the future of energy solutions to support global energy security and economic growth.The TCP supports the work of independent, international groups of experts that enable governments and industries from around the world to lead programs and projects on a wide range of energy technologies and related issues. These experts collaborate to advance the research, development, and commercialization of energy technologies.For nearly five decades, since its establishment in 1975 shortly after the launch of the International Energy…
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A deepening crisis in oil markets and beyond
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Welcome back to the Energy Mix. In today's edition: The latest developments in global oil markets; meetings with the leaders from Canada, Austria and OPEC; the Nigeria government’s request to join the IEA; discussing the establishment of institutional ties with the UAE; the impact of the energy crisis on fuel supplies for cooking; methane emissions and energy security; a new podcast episode on the energy and AI relationship; and more.
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2026 IEA Ministerial Chair's Summary
…source of energy data and analysis. They stressed in particular the importance of the IEA Secretariat for multilateral cooperation and for supporting Member countries as they navigate the interaction between energy security, affordability and sustainability.Ministers welcomed progress by countries seeking closer cooperation with the IEA, including: welcoming Colombia as the IEA’s next Member country; Brazil beginning the IEA accession process; recent developments in India’s membership discussions; and welcoming Vietnam as an Association Country.Over the past two days, Members focused, in particular, on eight key priorities, highlighted below, against the backdrop of horizontal discussions on energy security…
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Viet Nam joins the IEA Family
…of IEA Members and Viet Nam to deepen cooperation at a time of rapid change in energy markets.Viet Nam’s Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai participated in the IEA Ministerial, which was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Sophie Hermans of the Netherlands. The meeting brought together top government officials and senior executives from around the world to discuss the evolving global energy landscape and reinforce international collaboration on key topics.“Joining the IEA Family marks a significant milestone, recognizing Viet Nam’s strong efforts and determination in our energy security, energy transition and climate action,” the Ambassador said…
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New IEA report highlights options to ease oil price pressures on consumers in response to Middle East supply disruptions
…petroleum gas (LPG).Restoring transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains essential to stabilise global energy markets. In the meantime, countries are acting on both supply and demand. On 11 March, IEA Member countries agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves – the largest stock draw in the Agency’s history. However, supply-side measures alone cannot fully offset the scale of the disruption. Addressing demand is a critical and immediate tool to reduce pressure consumers by improving affordability and supporting energy security.A new IEA report identifies ten measures that can be implemented quickly by governments…
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Middle East crisis disrupts international natural gas markets and delays global LNG supply wave
…weather events, including major winter storms in North America, Europe and East Asia, led to strong spikes in gas demand, underlining the continued importance of gas supply flexibility for energy security, including in systems with rising shares of weather-dependent renewable generation.Market conditions shifted abruptly in March as the Middle East conflict resulted in the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz to LNG cargoes. Global LNG production declined by 8% year-on-year, with a sharp drop in exports from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates only partially offset by higher output from other regions. As the…
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Breakout session: Technology innovation for resilient electricity grids
…enhance system flexibility, and improve electricity grid resilience has become a central pillar of energy security, while also supporting efforts to extend electricity access.The case for continued and strengthened innovation is evident in the suite of technologies that are becoming deployed today but were not readily available just one decade ago. This includes grid-forming inverters, dynamic line rating and high temperature superconducting cables. Other technologies — solid state transformers, E-STATCOMs, long duration energy storage — are highly promising solutions for critical challenges and are in the final stages of testing. Digitalisation and artificial intelligence are enhancing the ability to…
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Global Hydrogen Review 2026 Webinar (morning session)
…is impacting global supplies of hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives such as fertilisers, exposing vulnerabilities in their supply chains. As energy security concerns move higher up the policy agenda, this year's report considers the potential contributions of low-emissions hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives to enhancing energy security. It takes stock of deployment to date to assess the level of hydrogen uptake that could be achieved by 2030.The report’s main authors will present and discuss their main findings in two webinar events for different time zones on 29 July, at 9:30-10:30 (CEST) and again at 16…