Executive Director of @IEA, the global authority on energy. Big @Galatasaray fan.

Paris, France
Joined August 2015
Delighted to meet with Germany’s Minister of Economic Affairs & Energy Katherina Reiche We discussed the latest developments in the Hormuz crisis, and I thanked her for 🇩🇪’s co-hosting with @IEA of the 2027 Clean Energy Ministerial & Mission Innovation Ministerial in Paris
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Comprehensive meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany (@bundeskanzler) in Berlin We discussed recent developments in the Middle East crisis and the implications for global & European energy security & affordability – as well as @IEA’s work to support market stability
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Excellent meeting with Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson (@timhodgsonmt) at Canada House in London today We discussed recent developments in global energy markets as well as the importance of 🇨🇦’s National Electricity Strategy
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Pleasure to speak at the #FTEnergy Transition Summit in London   In a fireside chat with Energy Editor @MalcolmMoore, I discussed how the Hormuz crisis is leading governments to rethink energy priorities and to seek to diversify partners, trade routes, fuels & technologies @ftlive
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Delighted to open LPG Week in Istanbul alongside Türkiye’s Energy Minister @aBayraktar1 LPG is an essential tool for expanding access to clean cooking in Africa. @IEA will co-host a high-level event on this critical issue with Türkiye & partners at #COP31 in Antalya.
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Yesterday, I addressed Ministers and energy industry figures at the International Energy Forum (@IEF_Dialogue) Ministerial in Riyadh I highlighted the extraordinary efforts by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf producers to keep supplies flowing to global markets amid the Hormuz crisis These efforts, in combination with the historic @IEA emergency oil stock release announced in March and other key actions by producers and consumers, have helped avoid far more severe impacts on energy markets and economies
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Very pleased to start the day with a call with Australia’s Minister for Climate Change & Energy Chris Bowen We discussed how 🇦🇺 is navigating the current global energy crisis & exchanged views on the preparations for COP31
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Delighted to host European Commission Executive Vice-President @Teresaribera at the @IEA headquarters in Paris   We discussed European & global energy market developments, as well as the ways in which governments are reassessing their policy strategies in the current context
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As Prime Minister @narendramodi reaches 25 years in executive office, it’s a moment to examine India’s energy journey & achievements under his stewardship   Clearly, India has now moved to the centre stage of global energy   My new op-ed for @EconomicTimes: m.economictimes.com/opinion/…   @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy
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At the invitation of President @EmmanuelMacron under 🇫🇷's G7 Presidency, I joined G7 Leaders including 🇺🇸 President @realDonaldTrump, 🇩🇪 @bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz, 🇨🇦 Prime Minister @MarkJCarney, 🇮🇹 Prime Minister @GiorgiaMeloni, 🇪🇺 President Ursula @vonderleyen, 🇬🇧 Foreign Secretary @Ed_Miliband & 🇯🇵 Vice Minister Kazuya Endo to discuss the global energy market situation & the severe pressures on diesel supplies. I highlighted the available options in this challenging context & the @IEA's readiness to support. I thanked all the G7 Leaders for their trust. The IEA is resolutely committed to continuing to work closely with all our Member & partner countries to strengthen energy security. The G7 Leaders’ Statement: elysee.fr/en/emmanuel-macron…
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Diversifying critical mineral supply chains comes at a cost, but may be viewed as a mineral security premium – an insurance against disruptions The investment required is modest compared with the potentially significant economic impact of supply shocks ➡️ iea.li/4y1NGSV
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Very pleased to address the meeting of EU Energy Ministers in Dublin, hosted by Minister @DarraghOBrienTD under 🇮🇪’s EU Presidency I emphasised the challenging situation Europe faces for several fuels amid the Hormuz crisis & the need for strong cooperation on energy security
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At the UN – in the presence of President Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) of 🇹🇷, host of COP31, & Prime Minister Albanese (@AlboMP) of 🇦🇺, President of COP31 Negotiations – I addressed world leaders on how energy security & clean energy goals are increasingly reinforcing one another
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Pleased to co-chair the #COP31-@IEA High-Level Dialogue with COP31 President @murat_kurum 🇹🇷, President of Negotiations Executive Director Kushla Munro 🇦🇺, and UN Assistant Secretary-General @SelwinHart Our discussions highlighted the critical role of electrification in strengthening energy security, improving affordability, and advancing sustainability Honoured that the First Lady of Türkiye, Emine Erdoğan, opened the event with an inspiring address
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Honoured to co-host, alongside President @WilliamsRuto of Kenya, Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore of Norway and Secretary Chris Wright of the United States, a High-Level Event on Clean Cooking in Africa at #UNGA81. Excellent discussions on maintaining momentum and delivering strong outcomes at the 2nd Clean Cooking Summit, which will take place in Nairobi on 27-28 January 2027.
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Excellent meeting with UK Secretary of State for Energy Security & Net Zero Miatta Fahnbulleh (@Miatsf) in New York We discussed the situation in global energy markets, efforts to ensure energy security & affordability and how @IEA can support the 🇬🇧 deliver on its energy priorities
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Very productive discussion with Lithuania’s Minister of Energy Lukas Savickas (@lsavickas) We discussed the importance of energy infrastructure resilience for energy security – and how @IEA can help 🇱🇹 deliver on its energy agenda in its upcoming EU Council Presidency
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A pleasure to speak at the @ForeignPolicy Energy Forum in New York Energy security today faces an unprecedented range of risks. The Hormuz crisis has made clear that this new era demands a sharper focus on preparedness, diversification & resilience.
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Very positive meeting and joint press conference with Korea's Minister for Climate, Energy & Environment Kim Sung-hwan in Seoul Delighted to announce the RISE ASIA initiative, under which 🇰🇷 and @IEA will work together to deepen cooperation on energy security, affordability and sustainability across the region
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Privilege to meet President Lee Jae Myung (@Jaemyung_Lee) of Korea at the Blue House in Seoul We discussed developments in energy markets, 🇰🇷’s efforts to put electricity at the centre of its energy strategy, and how @IEA & 🇰🇷 can support energy security & sustainability in Asia
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