International Energy Agency news
IEA monitoring US oil and gas market
The International Energy Agency is closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane Harvey on oil and gas markets.
EIA: US petroleum refinery capacity on the up
The EIA’s latest report suggests that petroleum refinery capacity in the US is continuing to rise.
IEA applauds Italy’s plan to revisit energy strategy
The IEA welcomed the Italian government’s recent decision to present a consultation document for an updated 2030 - 2050 energy strategy.
IEA, IEF and OPEC hold symposium on gas and coal market outlooks
The 3rd Symposium on Gas and Coal Market Outlooks was held in Paris, with the purpose of exchanging views and comparing outlooks for natural gas and coal markets in the short, medium and long term.
IEA welcomes recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
The IEA has welcomed the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures that aim to help businesses disclose the risks and opportunities presented by climate change.
Oil Market Report: what a difference a year makes
In December, the industry is witnessing the first proposed output cut by OPEC since 2008, which marks a major departure from the market share policy followed for the past two years.
IEA: Czech Republic should set conditions to boost energy investments
The Czech Republic’s energy policies have been strengthened by the adoption in 2015 of the State Energy Policy (SEP) and complementary climate policies.
Swedish Energy Minister to chair the IEA’s Ministerial Meeting in 2017
Ibrahim Baylan, Sweden’s Minister for Energy, was named as the chair of the IEA's Ministerial meeting, which will be held in Paris in November 2017.
IEA: renewable energy’s next frontier
While energy use is commonly associated with lighting or transportation, more than half of the world’s energy consumption serves a simple function: heating things.