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Hadrien Loyant
Former Energy Analyst.
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Aïssatou Sophie Gladima
Minister for Petroleum and Energy.
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Viet Nam joins the IEA Family
…the IEA Family as an Association country, marking an important step in strengthening the Agency's engagement in Southeast Asia.The decision – unanimously agreed by IEA Member governments – was announced at the 2026 IEA Ministerial Meeting in Paris held in Paris on 18-19 February, reflecting the shared commitment 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…
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New projects, partnerships and policies are needed to address supply chain risks for rare earth elements
…praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium – has doubled since 2015 and is projected to increase by more than 30% by 2030, according to the new report, Rare Earth Elements: pathways to secure and diversified supply chains, which aims to provide analytical support for discussions under France’s 2026 G7 Presidency. As automation and digitalisation accelerate, the report shows that demand for magnet rare earths will grow further beyond the end of this decade, based on today’s policy settings.“Rare earth elements are indispensable to many of the technologies shaping the Age of Electricity and our increasingly digitalised economies, yet their supply…
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New podcast episode focuses on the risks in critical mineral supply chains
…including copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, rare earth elements and more.Now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the episode features conversations with Benjamin Gallezot, the critical minerals envoy of France – which holds this year’s G7 Presidency – and Jakob Stausholm, the former CEO of multinational mining group Rio Tinto. Speaking on the sidelines of the IEA’s 2026 Ministerial Meeting in February, they discuss why policymakers and industry alike are focusing so much on critical minerals, and what could be done to strengthen the security of supply. Tae-Yoon Kim, the head of the IEA’s Critical Minerals Division, also joins the episode…
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Tackling methane emissions would strengthen energy security amid crisis
…emissions from the energy sector, based on the most recent data from satellites and measurement campaigns. It also explores different abatement options, along with their associated costs. The report’s findings are being launched today at an international high-level event on methane action convened by France’s G7 Presidency in Paris.In recent years, many countries and companies have announced efforts to reduce methane emissions as part of efforts to limit near-term global warming and improve air quality, with commitments to reduce methane now covering over half of global oil and gas production. However, methane emissions from the…
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26th Annual IEA-IETA-EPRI Workshop on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading
The 26th annual workshop organised by the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) and EPRI will take place across four sessions on 1–3 December 2026. This invitation-only event will be held in-person at IEA Headquarters (9 rue de la Fédération, 75739 Paris Cedex 15, France).Over the years, this workshop has become a flagship event in the carbon market calendar, bringing together senior government representatives, corporate leaders and leading experts from around the world. It provides a key forum to exchange views on the latest developments in carbon markets and emissions trading systems. The programme combines…
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Rare earth elements: Pathways to secure and diversified supply chains
…disruptions. The report highlights priority considerations for policymakers to strengthen supply chain resilience through diversification, emergency preparedness, targeted policy and financial support, and greater international cooperation across the value chain. The report is intended to inform G7 discussions under the French Presidency.The public webinar about the report on 8 April 2026 from 14:00 to 15:00 CET will feature opening remarks by Benjamin Gallezot, France Interministerial Delegate for Strategic Minerals and Metals Supply, highlighting G7 efforts on supply chain resilience, followed by a presentation of the report’s key findings by the IEA Secretariat and a Q&A.
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Critical minerals and energy security
…does their strategic importance. But in recent years, critical mineral supply chains have become more concentrated, not less – demanding greater attention from policymakers and industry. This episode features conversations with Benjamin Gallezot, the critical minerals envoy of France – which holds this year’s G7 Presidency – and Jakob Stausholm, the former CEO of multinational mining group Rio Tinto. Speaking on the sidelines of the IEA’s 2026 Ministerial Meeting in February, they discuss the growing importance of critical minerals for global energy and economic security – and what steps could be taken to strengthen supply chain security and resilience. Tae-Yoon Kim…
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Clean Energy Ministerial
…Encouraging and facilitating the transition to a global clean energy economy The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) is a high-level global forum to promote policies and programs that advance clean energy technology, to share lessons learned and best practices, and to encourage the transition to a global clean energy economy.Initiatives and campaigns are based on areas of common interest among participating governments and other stakeholders. The 29 participating CEM Members are: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, the European Commission (on behalf the European Union), Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland…