JOURNAL ARTICLE

Fatih Birol.

  • Published In: TIME Magazine, 2026, v. 207, n. 13/14. P. 49 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bordoff, Jason 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), highlighting his leadership during a critical period for global energy. Birol has worked to maintain international cooperation on energy security amid geopolitical tensions, including coordinating the release of strategic oil reserves during the war in Iran. He has also expanded the IEA’s engagement with emerging economies and emphasizes balancing energy access, development in the Global South, and climate change concerns. His approach is characterized by a reliance on data and foresight in addressing complex energy challenges. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:TIME Magazine. 2026/04, Vol. 207, Issue 13/14, p49
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Power and Energy
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0040-781X
  • Accession Number:193034768
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