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Fatih Birol

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Fatih Birol

@fbirol

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

Paris, France

Joined August 2015

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Fatih Birol
@fbirol
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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Fatih Birol
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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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Fatih Birol
@fbirol
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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Fatih Birol
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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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Fatih Birol
@fbirol
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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Fatih Birol
@fbirol
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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Fatih Birol
@fbirol
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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Fatih Birol
@fbirol
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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Kyriakos Pierrakakis
@Pierrakakis
Jun 3
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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Fatih Birol
@fbirol
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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Fatih Birol
@fbirol
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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Fatih Birol
@fbirol
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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Fatih Birol
@fbirol
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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