Reuters · 23 Sep, 16:47 · Business briefing

US will either reform IEA on climate issues or leave the group, energy secretary says

The US Energy Secretary has declared that Washington will either reform the International Energy Agency regarding climate change policies or withdraw from the organisation entirely.

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The US Energy Secretary has declared that Washington will either reform the International Energy Agency regarding climate change policies or withdraw from the organisation entirely. This ultimatum signals a potential shift in global energy governance, challenging the IEA’s traditional focus on oil security. The statement underscores growing US pressure for the agency to align more closely with net-zero ambitions, potentially reshaping international cooperation on energy transitions and setting new precedents for diplomatic engagement in the sector.

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