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Energy security
Reliable, affordable access to all fuels and energy sources
The IEA conducts analysis on current and future risks for oil supply disruption, emerging gas security challenges, and increasing system flexibility and resilience of the electricity sector.
Oil security
IEA total oil stocks, end-March 2019
OpenOne of the IEA's core activities is ensuring the security of oil supplies by setting stockholding requirements for member countries
In accordance with the Agreement on an International Energy Programme, each IEA country has an obligation to hold emergency oil stocks equivalent to at least 90 days of net oil imports. In case of a severe oil supply disruption, IEA members may decide to release these stocks to the market as part of a collective action.
Our work on energy security
The IEA defines energy security as the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price. Energy security has many aspects: long-term energy security mainly deals with timely investments to supply energy in line with economic developments and environmental needs. On the other hand, short-term energy security focuses on the ability of the energy system to react promptly to sudden changes in the supply-demand balance.
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Events
28 Jan 2020
IEA Electricity Security workshop
11 Jul 2019
IEA Speaker Series: The Development of Energy Infrastructure as a Key Factor for Ensuring Energy and National Security and a Driver for Economic Prosperity
25 Oct 2018
WEO Special Report: Producer Economies
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