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Nigeria joins IEA as Association Country, deepening global energy cooperation

Sun, 06 Sep 2026

Nigeria has formally begun a new phase of cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA), following its admission as an Association country and the signing of the first IEA-Nigeria Joint Work Programme.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Türkiye at energy crossroads as IEA urges faster investment in infrastructure

Sun, 06 Sep 2026

Türkiye is entering a pivotal phase in the development of its energy sector, with strong economic and population growth driving rising electricity demand and increasing the need for investment in infrastructure, flexibility and energy efficiency, according to a new review by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Energy, Oil & Gas

Global coal demand set to rise in 2026 amid Mideast conflict: IEA

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

Global coal demand is now forecast to rise 1.2 per cent in 2026 to a record 8.94 billion tonnes, as disruptions from the Middle East conflict push up natural gas prices and encourage greater coal-fired power generation, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Coal Mid-Year Update 2026.

Energy, Oil & Gas

IEA urges governments to strengthen gas supply resilience amid rising global risks

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Governments should take practical steps to strengthen natural gas supply security as global markets become increasingly interconnected, volatile and vulnerable to geopolitical disruptions, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Energy, Oil & Gas

IEA lowers 2026 oil supply, demand forecasts amid Gulf disruptions

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Renewed Gulf export disruptions have derailed the global oil market recovery, prompting the International Energy Agency (IEA) to cut its 2026 supply and demand forecasts. Global oil demand is now expected to decline by 1.6 million barrels per day as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Global electricity demand growth to hit 3.6pc in 2026: IEA

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects global electricity demand to grow 3.6 per cent in 2026 and 3.8 per cent in 2027, driven by electrification, data centres and industrial demand despite LNG market disruptions and energy price volatility.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Nigeria ioins IEA as Association Member

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has unanimously approved Nigeria’s entry as an Association country, strengthening cooperation with Africa’s most populous nation and expanding the IEA Family to represent over 80 per cent of global energy demand.

Energy, Oil & Gas

IEA warns critical mineral supply risks persist despite diversification efforts

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that global supply chains for critical minerals remain highly vulnerable despite growing efforts to diversify production, with rising geopolitical tensions and export restrictions posing significant risks to energy security and industrial growth.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Global oil demand recovery underway as consumption rises: IEA

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

A recovery in world oil demand is underway, with consumption set to rise from its May nadir on seasonal trends and as pent-up demand is released in line with a rebound in product supplies, says an International Energy Agency (IEA) report.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Global push for energy efficiency amid Hormuz tensions

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

Dozens of countries agreed at the International Energy Agency (IEA) conference in Montreal to prioritise energy efficiency to cut costs, improve resilience and reduce volatility after Middle East energy disruptions, pledging stronger support for households, SMEs and global cooperation.