Executive Director of @IEA, the global authority on energy. Big @Galatasaray fan.
Joined August 2015
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Jun 14
I was delighted to welcome former @IEA Deputy Executive Director, Ambassador John Ferriter, at our headquarters
We discussed the current energy crisis in the context of past supply disruptions, as well as the IEA's deepening relationships with emerging economies around the world
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Jun 11
Excellent meeting with Prime Minister Rob Jetten of the Netherlands (@MinPres) in The Hague
We had a wide-ranging discussion on the international energy & geopolitical context, the importance of strategic oil & gas stocks for supply security, and priorities for COP31 in Antalya
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Jun 11
Very pleased to meet with Netherlands' Minister of Climate & Green Growth Stientje van Veldhoven (@MinisterKGG) in The Hague
We discussed recent energy market developments amid the Hormuz crisis, the role of electrification in Europe's energy future, and key areas of @IEA work
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Jun 10
A pleasure speaking with Chris Bowen, Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy and COP31 President of Negotiations, on how 🇦🇺 is navigating the Hormuz crisis and shaping priorities for COP31: dcceew.gov.au/about/news/joi…
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Jun 9
Pleased that at a special session in Bonn today, 🇹🇷 COP31 President @murat_kurum, alongside 🇦🇺 Minister Chris Bowen, officially commissioned @IEA, as the #COP31 Strategic Partner, to prepare Special Reports on accelerating electrification & on the benefits of producing less waste
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Jun 9
Excellent meeting with Nigeria's Ambassador to France Ayodele Oke at @IEA HQ
We discussed Nigeria's request to join the IEA & opportunities to deepen our cooperation in a range of areas — as well as 🇳🇬 ‘s important contributions to energy security amid the current crisis
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Jun 9
Pleasure to meet with Luxembourg’s Minister of Energy Lex Delles in Luxembourg City
We discussed the implications of the Strait of Hormuz crisis for European & global energy security – as well as the key insights from @IEA’s new review of Luxembourg’s energy policies
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Jun 8
Productive discussion with European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño (@NadiaCalvino) in Luxembourg
We spoke about how the Middle East crisis is affecting energy markets & investment priorities, including adding to momentum behind electrification in 🇪🇺 for energy security
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Jun 8
Honoured to have a bilateral meeting with Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg at the Grand Ducal Palace
We discussed recent developments in global energy, notably the impacts of the war in the Middle East, as well as the importance of international cooperation for energy security
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Συναντήθηκα με τον εκτελεστικό διευθυντή του Διεθνούς Οργανισμού Ενέργειας @fbirol και συζητήσαμε για τις επιπτώσεις της ενεργειακής κρίσης στην ευρωπαϊκή και την παγκόσμια οικονομία, καθώς και για τα πιθανά σενάρια που έχουμε μπροστά μας.
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Jun 3
Excellent meeting with Greek Minister of Economy & Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis (@Pierrakakis), the President of the Eurogroup, at @IEA HQ
We discussed developments in energy markets & economies amid the Middle East crisis and evolving energy security risks in Europe & worldwide
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May 30
Pleased to convene some 80 senior executives from companies across the energy sector & beyond for a meeting of @IEA's Energy Business Council
We discussed the implications of the current energy crisis, with the conversation informed by the IEA's new World Energy Investment 2026
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May 29
Productive meeting with IMF MD @kgeorgieva, World Bank President Ajay Banga & WTO DG @NOIweala of our coordination group on the response to the energy & economic impacts of the war in the Middle East
We discussed recent market developments & the implications for economies
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May 29
Battery storage is growing at record speed, with 2025 additions 40% higher than in 2024
From balancing grids to shifting solar power across the day, storage is emerging as a versatile tool for modern day power systems around the world
New @IEA analysis: iea.li/4umYU2J
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May 28
We’re LIVE from the launch of @IEA’s World Energy Investment 2026! 🔴
Join our Chief Energy Economist Tim Gould & me as we discuss the latest global energy spending trends & what's driving them amid the current energy crisis.
Tune in 📺⬇️
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May 28
The Middle East crisis is leading countries to review their energy policies, investment priorities & strategies to improve energy security
And a key factor in these critical decisions now and in the months & years to come will be trust
New @IEA report: iea.li/4u4GSls
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May 28
China now accounts for over 1/3 of global public investment in energy R&D, and its share of corporate R&D spending in energy-related sectors has risen above 40% of the global total
But the United States remains the global hub for venture capital deals to scale energy innovations
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May 28
To find out more on the key findings from @IEA's World Energy Investment 2026, the full report is freely available online ➡️ iea.li/4dyeaoa
And join Chief Energy Economist Tim Gould and me for our LIVE launch event at 11am Paris time today ➡️ iea.li/4x001b8
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