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34-680: The mission of the NEA is to "assist its member countries in maintaining and further developing, through international co-operation, the scientific, technological and legal bases required for the safe, environmentally friendly and economical use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes." The creation of the European Nuclear Energy Agency (ENEA) was agreed by the OEEC Council of Ministers on December 20, 1957. NEA currently consists of 33 countries from Europe, North America and

68-752: A project manager of the Lemoniz , Sayago and Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant . In 1985 he became Technical Director of the Spanish Nuclear Safety Council (CSN), and in 1987 he was named Commissioner of the CSN. In 1995-1997 he held post of Director-General of the Spanish Nuclear Industry Forum. In 1997 Luis Echávarri was appointed Director-General of NEA. He also represents the NEA on the Governing Board of

102-548: A roadmap for the global energy sector Net Zero by 2050 was published in May 2021 and presented the first comprehensive pathway for the global energy sector to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The report introduced the Net Zero Emissions scenario, showing how to transition to net zero by 2050 while maintaining secure and affordable energy supplies, extending energy access, and encouraging robust economic growth. The report

136-595: A special focus on recent developments. Gas Market Report The Gas Market Report is updated quarterly, providing the latest developments and data for global gas markets. Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency is an annual report on global progress and developments in the crucial role that efficient appliances, equipment, buildings, transport and industry play in reducing energy use and the resulting emissions. Renewable Energy Market Update The Renewable Energy Market Update surveys new additions in global renewable power capacity and demand for biofuel. The report, which

170-517: A total of 379 GWe. NEA member countries manage 312 of these reactors, constituting roughly 80% of the global capacity. Additionally, the year witnessed the grid connection of six new reactors, contributing 7,360 MWe, and the construction of 57 reactors, reflecting a dynamic and expanding nuclear industry. Luis E. Ech%C3%A1varri Luis Echávarri is the former Director-General of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA). He

204-669: Is needed and ensuring that NEA activities respond to real needs; organising joint projects to enable interested countries to carry out research on particular issues on a cost-sharing basis. The NEA Annual Report, issued in English and French, is a definitive guide to the agency's yearly undertakings, major publications, and the evolving global nuclear energy sector. It aims to equip governments, stakeholders, and industry specialists with in-depth analysis and foresight on nuclear technology developments. The 2022 edition highlights that there were 423 nuclear reactors in operation worldwide, providing

238-532: Is the International Energy Agency's (IEA) flagship publication on global energy projections and analysis. It contains medium to long-term energy market projections, extensive statistics , analysis and advice for both governments and the energy business regarding energy security, environmental protection and economic development. The first WEO was published in 1977 and it has been an annual publication since 1998. Net Zero by 2050:

272-680: The International Energy Agency (IEA), and he is a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency 's International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group. In 2009, Luis Echávarri run for the post of Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency , but was not elected. International Energy Agency The International Energy Agency ( IEA ) is a Paris -based autonomous intergovernmental organization , established in 1974, that provides policy recommendations, analysis and data on

306-671: The Libyan crisis , and twice in 2022 in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine . In addition to the emergency release mechanism, the IEA's initial mandates include reducing dependence on oil, developing alternative energy sources, energy research and development, and collaboration with oil-producing companies and countries to create a stable energy market. Members are expected to draw up plans on demand reduction and efficiency measures that can be implemented during energy emergencies. In 2015,

340-502: The critical minerals needed for these technologies. The core activity of the IEA is providing policy advice to its member states and Associated countries to support their energy security and advance their transition to clean energy. Recently, it has focused in particular on supporting global efforts to accelerate clean energy transition, mitigate climate change, reach net zero emissions, and prevent global temperatures from rising above 1.5 °C. All IEA member countries have signed

374-613: The Agency to pursue an ambitious programme with a relatively small staff that co-ordinates the work. The substantive value of the standing technical committees arises from the numerous important functions they perform, including: providing a forum for in-depth exchanges of technical and programmatic information; stimulating development of useful information by initiating and carrying out co-operation/research on key problems; developing common positions, including "consensus opinions", on technical and policy issues; identifying areas where further work

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408-714: The Asia-Pacific region. In 2021, Bulgaria accessioned to NEA as its most recent member. In 2022, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russia's membership was suspended. Together they account for approximately 85% of the world's installed nuclear capacity. Nuclear power accounts for almost a quarter of the electricity produced in NEA Member countries. The NEA works closely with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna and with

442-748: The European Commission in Brussels. Within the OECD, there is close co-ordination with the International Energy Agency and the Environment Directorate, as well as contacts with other directorates, as appropriate. Since 1 September 2014, the Director-General of the NEA is William D Magwood, IV, who replaced Luis E. Echávarri on this post. The NEA Secretariat serves seven specialised standing technical committees under

476-731: The Governing Board, discussions with the executive director, and the sharing of information related to the criteria for membership with the Secretariat. The following countries are currently undergoing the accession process: Association was formally launched in 2015 and currently includes 13 countries. The IEA collaborates with Association countries on a wide range of energy-related issues determined through joint programmes of work. Association countries may also participate in most Standing Groups and Ministerial meetings. Egypt and Argentina joined as Association countries in March 2022, and Ukraine

510-431: The IEA has also coordinated use of the oil reserves that its members are required to hold. In subsequent decades, the IEA's role expanded to cover the entire global energy system, encompassing traditional fuels such as gas, and coal as well as cleaner and fast-growing energy sources and technologies including renewable energy sources; solar photovoltaics , wind power , biofuels as well as nuclear power, and hydrogen, and

544-416: The IEA's chief economist Fatih Birol was appointed executive director, the first time an official from within the organization was picked to lead it. They have a mandate to modernize the agency on three major pillars: broadening the IEA's mandate on energy security beyond oil to include natural gas and electricity; increasing engagement in emerging economies through new Association partnerships; and expanding

578-596: The IEA's core focus on clean energy technology and energy efficiency. The new category of "Association countries" was created in 2015, allowing countries that do not fit the criteria for IEA membership to become affiliated with the organization and participate in its work. China, Indonesia, and Thailand were the first to join and the IEA now has thirteen Association countries, including Ukraine since July 2022. IEA member and Association countries represent over 75% of global energy consumption . In 2021, IEA chief Fatih Birol called on policymakers to do more to accelerate

612-405: The IEA. Member are required to maintain total oil stock levels equivalent to at least 90 days of the previous year's net imports. Member countries commit to respond to significant oil disruptions through a collective action to allow more crude oil to enter the global market. Accession countries are those going through the process of becoming full members. The process involves authorisation by

646-550: The Paris Agreement which aims to limit warming to 1.5 °C, and two thirds of IEA member governments have made commitments to emission neutrality by 2050. The IEA's current executive director is Fatih Birol , who took office in late 2015. IEA publishes a range of reports and other information including its flagship publication, the annual World Energy Outlook , as well as the Net Zero by 2050 report. The IEA

680-406: The clean energy transition and reduce emissions , saying that "Clean-energy technologies are slowly but surely going to replace the existing energy industry." After the IEA's 2022 Ministerial meeting, a bi-annual high-level meeting of IEA countries, member countries once again expanded the organisation's mandate to include accelerating the global clean energy transition by "supporting countries in

714-476: The development of ideas which are subsequently put to the Governing Board. Standing Groups meet multiple times a year and are made up of officials from member states. The IEA has several Standing Groups and Committees, focusing on energy research and technology, long-term cooperation, emergency preparedness, and other topics. The 31 member countries and 13 association countries of the IEA represent 75% of global energy demand. Only OECD member states may join

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748-425: The global effort to attain net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector by mid-century." The "IEA 3.0" mandate also doubles down on strengthening energy security and recognizes the importance of tracking critical minerals and materials to the clean energy transition. The IEA's structure includes a Governing Board, Ministerial Meetings, and Standing Groups and Committees. The Governing Board constitutes

782-597: The global energy sector. The 31 member countries and 13 association countries of the IEA represent 75% of global energy demand. The IEA was set up under the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis to respond to physical disruptions in global oil supplies, provide data and statistics about the global oil market and energy sector , promote energy savings and conservation, and establish international technical collaboration. Since its founding,

816-525: The latest addition being Lithuania in 2022. Full members of the IEA must also be members of the OECD and are required to hold 90 days worth of oil imports as emergency stocks . These emergency stocks can be released to stabilize oil markets worldwide and have been activated five times: January 1991 due to the Gulf War , 2005 after devastation in the Gulf of Mexico from hurricanes Katrina and Rita , 2011 during

850-598: The leadership of the Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy—the governing body of the NEA—which reports directly to the OECD Council. The standing technical committees, representing each of the seven major areas of the Agency's programme, are composed of member country experts who are both contributors to the programme of work and beneficiaries of its results. The approach is highly cost-efficient as it enables

884-433: The main decision-making body of the organisation. It is composed of member country representatives and meets three to four times a year. The Governing Board is responsible for the IEA's administrative proceedings and approving binding decisions in relation to energy developments. The IEA Ministerial Meeting is the biennial gathering of energy ministers who determine the broad direction of the IEA. The Ministerial allows for

918-450: The monthly Oil Market Report analyses the global oil market, providing data and forecasts aimed for an audience of industry, financial, and government officials as well as an academic and NGO audience. Country specific analysis on trade and production tracks both OECD and non-OECD states. Electricity Market Report The Electricity Market Report provides regular forecasts for global electricity demand, supply, generation and emissions, with

952-606: The public data on government policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions, support energy efficiency, and improve the development and use of renewable and clean energy sources. The database compiles data from several IEA and International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) data sources dating back to 1999 and includes information on past, current, and planned policy measures. IEA publications give projections based on sets of assumptions called scenarios . Currently-used scenarios include: Older scenarios include: World Energy Outlook (WEO) The annual World Energy Outlook (WEO)

986-569: The support of the members of the Electric Vehicles Initiative, GEVO highlights and analyses recent developments in EVs and electric mobility. The publication combines historical analysis with projections to 2030 for topics such as charging infrastructure, CO 2 emissions, energy use, and related policy developments. The report includes policy recommendations to advance EV adoption. Oil Market Report First published in 1983,

1020-553: The umbrella of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In 1996, the IEA relocated its headquarters from the Château de la Muette , which it shared with the OECD, to commercially leased space located within the Embassy of Australia, Paris . The IEA operates autonomously, with its own budget and governance structure. The organization began with 16 founding member countries and has since expanded to 31, with

1054-1003: Was born in 1949 in Bilbao , Spain . Mr. Echávarri has master's degrees from the Superior Technical School of Industrial Engineering of Bilbao University , and from the Faculty of Information Sciences of the Complutense University of Madrid . He is post-graduated from the Industrial Organization School of Madrid in Management, and is a Fellow of the College of Industrial Engineers of Madrid. In 1975 Luis Echávarri joined Westinghouse Electric Company in Madrid, served also as

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1088-1072: Was formally invited on 16 June 2022, and joined in July 2022. The IEA produces analyses on all energy sources and technologies, on global and regional markets, as well as specific country-level reports and studies on key technologies, minerals, and materials for the clean energy transition. It also produces comprehensive data and statistics for over 150 countries. The IEA's analytical work is split into various categories including policy recommendations, tracking, market forecasts, technical roadmapping, and scenario analysis. The IEA publishes comprehensive data, statistics, and analysis that inform national energy policies and support long-term planning for energy sector investments. The IEA analyses and releases data and information on trends in energy supply, demand, prices, public research and development , and energy efficiency metrics. The data also serves to track short- and long-term trends in countries energy transitions. The Policies and Measures Database (PAMS) makes available to

1122-405: Was founded on November 18, 1974, after the 1973 oil crisis, to avoid future shocks by helping to ensure reliable energy supplies, promote energy efficiency, ensure energy security and encourage technological research and innovation. The Agreement on an International Energy Program (IEP Agreement) established the mandates and structure of the IEA, chartering it as an autonomous organisation under

1156-569: Was the basis for a game created by the IEA and the Financial Times in which players compete to see if they can reduce emissions to net zero. Energy Technology Perspectives (ETP) First issued in 2006, ETP is a bi-annual guidebook on clean energy technology. The publication focuses on challenges, growth areas, and strengths of emerging clean energy technologies and their contribution to global energy and environmental policy-making. Global EV Outlook (GEVO) Published annually with

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