The Latest Breaking News from Fatih Birol

EV sales growth points to oil demand peaking by 2030 − so why is the oil industry doubling down on production?

Electric vehicle sales are growing faster than expected around the world, and, sales of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles have been falling. Yet, the U.S. government still forecasts an increasing demand for oil, and the oil industry is doubling down on production plans.

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2023

New fossil fuel projects ‘very unwise economic risk’ says global energy chief

Fatih Birol, head of International Energy Agency, says countries planning expansion are ‘misjudging market trends’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023

‘Beginning of the end’ of fossil fuel era approaching, says IEA

Forecast downturn still ‘nowhere near steep enough’ to limit temperature rise to 1.5C, says watchdog

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023

Power-thrift: World makes progress in energy efficiency

In the wake of an energy crisis triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine, the world has become a lot more energy efficient, according to a new study. Are we seeing a permanent, global shift in energy transition? Yuka Royer speaks with Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency.

France 24 · Jun 9, 2023

3 Foreign Oil Stocks to Buy for Value

Despite macroeconomic headwinds, strong global oil demand and constrained supply as Saudi signaled more output cuts could likely boost oil prices this year. Amid this, fundamentally strong foreign oil stocks BP (BP), Repsol (REPYY), and Ultrapar (UGP), currently trading at a discount, could be ideal investments. Keep reading….

StockNews.com · Jun 8, 2023

Renewable energy surges, driven by solar boom and high fuel prices, report finds

The world is set to add a record amount of renewable electricity capacity this year as governments and consumers seek to offset high energy prices and take advantage of a boom in solar power

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023

Renewable energy capacity additions to hit record: IEA

Renewable power capacity will grow by a record number this year as high fossil fuel prices and energy security concerns fuelled the deployment of solar and wind systems, the International Energy Agency said Thursday.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 1, 2023

World investing more in solar than oil as investment in renewables soars

Global investment in solar power is expected to overtake investment in oil for the first time ever this year, as spending on renewables continues to increase more than spending on fossil fuels, according to the International Energy Agency. And yet, fossil fuel investment is still too high to reach any…

Radio France Internationale · May 25, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: Belarus says transfer of nuclear weapons from Russia has begun – as it happened

Comments from Alexander Lukashenko, Belarusian president, come as Russia and Belarus sign new deal for storage of nuclear weapons

The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2023

Invasion of Ukraine ‘has fuelled funding boom for clean energy’

International Energy Agency says investment will hit $1.7tn this year, well ahead of fossil fuels

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023