International Agencies

​International organizations have been created since the 70s when the world was faced with the oil crisis. Below are some of the most prominent public & private agencies in the energy sector.

 

International Energy Agency - IEA

  

IEA is an autonomous intergovernmental org., established in 1974, that provides policy recommendations, analysis and data on the global energy sector.  Its 31 member and 13 association countries represent 75% of global energy demand.  It was set up under the framework of the OECD in the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis.  Headquartered in Paris, the IEA works with governments, industry, and international partners to advance secure and sustainable energy systems.

  

International Renewable Energy Agency - IRENA

  

IRENA is a lead global intergovernmental agency for energy transformation that serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, supports countries in their energy transitions, and provides state of the art data and analyses on tech, innovation, policy, finance & investment.  Based on Abu Dhabi United (Arab Emirates), IRENA was founded in 2009 and formally established in 2011 as an intergovernmental organisation.  Today, agency's membership comprises 168 countries and the EU.

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Organización Latinoamericana de Energía - OLADE

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OLADE is an intergovernmental cooperation organization dedicated to fostering energy integration, development, and conservation in Latin America & Caribbean (LAC).  It is a public intergovernmental cooperation, coordination, and technical advisory body, established in 1973 through the signing of the Lima Convention, ratified by 27 countries in LAC.  Based in Ecuador, OLADE presents energy sector trends in regional aggregates which were grouped in Central America, BR, Southern Cone, Andean Zone & Mexico.

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Other highly relevant organizations

 

Reputable private firms and consulting companies regularly publish insights and outlooks on the energy sector, supporting their members and clients in building robust energy roadmaps.  Examples include:

BNEF, McKinsey, WoodMac, Ernest & Young (EY), Standard & Poor's (S&P), Deloitte, Bain & Company (B&C), Roland Berger (RB), Arthur D. Little (ADL), Boston Consulting Group (BCG), KPMG, PwC, Sia Partners, Shell, BP, DNV, Rystad Energy, Wartsila

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Key international organizations

 

In addition to private firms & consultancies, international org. play a key role in providing data, analysis, and policy guidance for the sector: the World Bank (WB), World Economic Forum (WEF), International Monetary Fund (IMF), particularly relevant for energy and subsidies, and the OECD, including its OECD Energy division and the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA).  They offer valuable insights and frameworks that support governments, companies, and stakeholders in shaping sustainable energy strategies.

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Specialized ind. & tech agencies

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Specialized ind. & tech agencies also provide valuable insights for the energy sector.  The World Steel Association (WSA) offers data & analysis on energy use, emissions, and sustainability in steel; International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides authoritative information, statistics, and guidance on nuclear energy, safety, and emerging nuclear techs; European Biogas Association (EBA) provides data, policy guidance, and best practices for biogas & biomethane, supporting decision-making across the energy & industrial sectors.

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Cooperation among agencies

  

International agencies have worked together (e.g., IEA & IRENA) on a number of activities over the years to take advantage of synergies & complementarities in the activities of the organizations, at a time when the global energy landscape is witnessing rapid changes driven by the imperative to ensure energy security and achieve universal access to energy, while limiting adverse climate & environmental impacts.