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A sharp attack on the International Energy Agency's biases against fossil fuels

March 22, 2024

Members of the US Senate and House of Representatives sent a scathing letter to the International Energy Agency, criticizing its biases against oil, gas and coal.

The letter accuses the agency of deviating from its primary mission of promoting energy security, and instead using a platform to undermine it, and indicates that the agency’s reports distort the image of fossil fuels, mislead decision-makers, and threaten global energy security.

The letter asserts that the agency lacks impartiality and promotes an extreme environmental agenda without taking into account the economic and security consequences. The letter expresses disappointment with the agency's reports, especially the exaggerated projections on the energy transition, which neglect more realistic scenarios.

The letter highlights the large gap between the agency's expectations and the expectations of other respected entities, such as OPEC and major energy companies, and calls on the agency to reconsider its methodology and provide objective analyzes that take into account all aspects of energy.

The letter raises questions about the agency's funding, its sources of information, and the way it prepares its forecasts.

The letter stresses the importance of constructive dialogue with the IEA and ensuring the participation of all stakeholders in energy discussions. This letter represents an important shift in the United States’ position on the International Energy Agency and indicates that the agency’s biases could lead to serious consequences for global energy security.

This speech is likely to influence the course of global energy policy and push the agency to reconsider its approach. This speech can be considered the beginning of a new dialogue on the future of energy, taking into account all its aspects and ensuring energy security for all.