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19 November 2009
The Chief Economist of the IEA, Dr. Fatih Birol, has received the Federal cross of Merit (Bundesverdienstkreuz/Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse), the only general state decoration of the Federal Republic of Germany. In a ceremony at the German Ministry of Economy (BMWI) in Berlin, States Secretary Jochen Homann, acknowledged Dr. Birol’s “outstanding work” on economic analyses. He particularly praised the IEA flagship publication World Energy Outlook, which is designed and directed by Dr. Birol, for its “comprehensive, timely and independent view” and said the study had become an important reference for the German energy and climate policy. Read BMWI press release.
10 November 2009
At a press conference in London on Tuesday, 10 November, the IEA Executive Director Nobuo Tanaka and Chief Economist Fatih Birol presented the results of the World Energy Outlook 2009 (WEO). The WEO 2009 looks at the impact of the economic downturn on energy use, CO2 emissions and energy investment and what will be required at the UN climate conference in Copenhagen to put together an agreement that stops global temperatures rising at a price that is affordable. The WEO also focuses on the natural gas resource base, current trends and the role gas will play in the future energy mix. The book includes a review of energy in Southeast Asia, looking at this fast-growing region and its implications for global energy markets. Click here for WEO Executive Summary / fact sheets / press release / to order.
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Special Release: Field-by-Field Analysis of Oil Production (WEO 2008)
10 November 2009
With respect to recent discussion about oil decline rates, we are exceptionally making available the respective chapter of last year's WEO 2008
IEA Recognises Low-carbon District Energy Schemes
3 November 2009
Speaking at a global district energy summit in Copenhagen, IEA Deputy Executive Director Richard Jones recognised six communities for their leadership in using district energy to combat climate change: "Low-carbon, energy efficient district energy systems are win/win/win solutions for the environment, energy security and local economic growth."
For event notice, click here.
For the IEA district energy website see here.
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World Energy Outlook 2009 Edition
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| Reuters, 19 November 2009
IEA – Gas from Caspian needed in Europe Speaking at the “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan-2009" conference in Ashgabat, IEA Deputy Executive Director Richard Jones said the Agency’s member countries, most of which are Western European nations, were keen to secure Turkmen supplies. "Gas from the Caspian region in general and Turkmenistan in particular… will be very much needed in Europe". The conference mainly focused on the prospects for implementing the EU-backed Nabucco pipeline project, in which Turkmenistan will be the main supplier of gas.
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| The Independent, 13 November 2009
Rising Oil Price Could Threaten Economic Recovery The IEA November Oil Market Report warned that the recent spike in oil prices could derail the global economic recovery. David Fyfe, head of the IEA Oil Industry and Markets Division, said “If prices keep rebounding, there’s a risk to the global economy as a whole, even to some of those economies in the Far East and even the Middle East.”
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| Reuters, 10 November 2009
IEA calls for global agreement in Copenhagen At the launch of the IEA World Energy Outlook 2009 in London, IEA Executive Director Nobuo Tanaka emphasised the importance of reaching a global agreement at the UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen in December. Mr. Tanaka said “A deal at Copenhagen is vital. Governments must reach clear agreements to improve efficiency and develop alternative forms of energy…”
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