IEA

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an autonomous intergovernmental organization within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Established in 1974 in response to the 1973 oil crisis, the IEA coordinates energy policy among its member governments to promote reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy.

It focuses on energy data, analysis, scenario modelling, and policy advice. Its publications include the World Energy Outlook, annual market reports, and policy reviews, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and the transition to low-carbon energy technologies. It also runs an emergency energy security framework to address supply disruptions.

Headquartered in Paris, the IEA is governed by a governing board of member governments and led by an Executive Director. The Secretariat coordinates data collection, statistical reporting, and technical collaboration across committees covering oil, gas, electricity, renewables, and energy efficiency.

As of 2024, the IEA has 31 member economies and maintains broader links with non-member countries through association arrangements to share analysis and policy coordination.

The agency’s work supports energy security, market stability, and the global energy transition by providing data, policy guidance, and technology roadmaps used by governments, industry, and researchers. It also serves as an international forum for energy policy coordination and cross-country collaboration on energy efficiency, clean energy technologies, and climate-related objectives.