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World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 - Villepinte

Fatih Birol Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Roland Lescure, Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial, Energy, and Digital Sovereignty, Sylvie Bermann, President of WNE and Rafael Mariano Grossi, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) at the World Nuclear Exhibition at the Villepinte Exhibition Center on November 4, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 - Villepinte

Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA), at the World Nuclear Exhibition at the Villepinte Exhibition Center on November 4, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 - Villepinte

Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA), at the World Nuclear Exhibition at the Villepinte Exhibition Center on November 4, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 - Villepinte

Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA), at the World Nuclear Exhibition at the Villepinte Exhibition Center on November 4, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 - Villepinte

Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA), at the World Nuclear Exhibition at the Villepinte Exhibition Center on November 4, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 - Villepinte

Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA), at the World Nuclear Exhibition at the Villepinte Exhibition Center on November 4, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 - Villepinte

Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA), at the World Nuclear Exhibition at the Villepinte Exhibition Center on November 4, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 - Villepinte

Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA), at the World Nuclear Exhibition at the Villepinte Exhibition Center on November 4, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IEA chief in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) holds talks with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol at the premier's office in Tokyo on March 27, 2025.

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IEA chief in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) shakes hands with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol at the premier's office in Tokyo on March 27, 2025.

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IEA chief visits nuclear power plant in Japan

International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol meets the press after visiting Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.'s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, on March 26, 2025.

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Artificial Intelligence AI Action Summit - Paris

Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol before the last plenary session at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Grand Palais, in Paris, on February 11, 2025.Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artificial Intelligence AI Action Summit - Paris

Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol before the last plenary session at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Grand Palais, in Paris, on February 11, 2025.Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artificial Intelligence AI Action Summit - Paris

Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol before the last plenary session at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Grand Palais, in Paris, on February 11, 2025.Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artificial Intelligence AI Action Summit - Paris

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, US rapper and producer Pharrell Williams CEO of Google Sundar Pichai and Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol during the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris, France on February 11, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit State Dinner - Paris

Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol arrives to attend a State dinner with World leaders and businessmen on the sideline of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Elysee palace, in Paris, on February 10, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening of IEA Regional Cooperation Centre

A ceremony is held to mark the opening of the International Energy Agency's Regional Cooperation Centre in Singapore on Oct. 21, 2024, with IEA executive director Fatih Birol (4th from R) attending.

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China-EU green energy partnership drives sustainable development across borders

STORY: China-EU green energy partnership drives sustainable development across borders SHOOTING TIME: FILE DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of new energy projects conducted by China 2. various of Grid connection ceremony of Senj Wind Farm project 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BARBARA FREI, Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) 5. various of new energy projects conducted by China STORYLINE: China's rapid progress in the renewable energy sector has played a pivotal role in advancing the European Union's (EU) green transition. The European Green Deal, proposed by the European Commission and introduced in 2019, targeted net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To achieve this, the EU has pledged to increase the binding renewable energy share to at least 42.5 percent by 2030. In fact, many European countries have reaped

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International Energy Agency 50th Anniversary Event - Paris

US climate envoy John Kerry and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Executive director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol attend the International Energy Agency (IEA) 2024 ministerial meeting and 50th Anniversary event, in Paris, France on February 13, 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Energy Agency 50th Anniversary Event - Paris

US climate envoy John Kerry and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Executive director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol attend the International Energy Agency (IEA) 2024 ministerial meeting and 50th Anniversary event, in Paris, France on February 13, 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Energy Agency 50th Anniversary Event - Paris

US climate envoy John Kerry, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Executive director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol and French Minister for the Economy and Finances Bruno Le Maire attend the International Energy Agency (IEA) 2024 ministerial meeting and 50th Anniversary event, in Paris, France on February 13, 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Energy Agency 50th Anniversary Event - Paris

US climate envoy John Kerry and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Executive director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol attend the International Energy Agency (IEA) 2024 ministerial meeting and 50th Anniversary event, in Paris, France on February 13, 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Energy Agency 50th Anniversary Event - Paris

US climate envoy John Kerry and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Executive director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol attend the International Energy Agency (IEA) 2024 ministerial meeting and 50th Anniversary event, in Paris, France on February 13, 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Energy Agency 50th Anniversary Event - Paris

US climate envoy John Kerry and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Executive director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol attend the International Energy Agency (IEA) 2024 ministerial meeting and 50th Anniversary event, in Paris, France on February 13, 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Foreign leaders, heads of int'l organizations extend best wishes for Chinese New Year of Dragon

STORY: Foreign leaders, heads of int'l organizations extend best wishes for Chinese New Year of Dragon SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of festive activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA, Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DAVID ADEANG, Nauruan President 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MOHAMED MUIZZU, Maldivian President 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ARIF ALVI, Pakistani President 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): Vanuatu's President Nikenike Vurobaravu and his wife 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): NIKOS CHRISTODOULIDES, Cyprus President 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): WILIAME KATONIVERE, Fijian President 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (Eng

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Greetings from Davos for Chinese New Year

STORY: Greetings from Davos for Chinese New Year SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: DAVOS, Switzerland CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Davos, Switzerland 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MUDRICK SORAGA, Minister of State for Labour, Economic Affairs and Investment, Zanzibar, Tanzania 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MICHAEL HENGARTNER, President of the ETH Board, Switzerland 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALI AKHAI, Chairman of Martin Dow Group, Pakistan 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): DAVID FERGUSON, Executive Director of Generational Equity, USA 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): Participant of WEF 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): Participant of WEF 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): Participant of WEF STORYLINE: The Chinese New Year is less than a month away. In many parts of China, people have started to p

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Int'l Energy Agency chief regards China as world champion in green energy

STORY: Int'l Energy Agency chief regards China as world champion in green energy SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: DAVOS, Switzerland CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of green energy in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) STORYLINE: Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said on Wednesday that China has emerged as a world champion in green energy, achieving a remarkable surge in renewable capacity and playing a pivotal role in global energy cooperation. Birol underscored the contribution of China to global progress on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) "China is the world champion when it comes to clean energy.

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Japan foreign minister meets IEA executive director

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (far R) and International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol (far L) meet in Hiroshima on May 20, 2023, the second day of a Group of Seven summit that took place in the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

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Japan foreign minister meets IEA executive director

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (far R) and International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol (far L) meet in Hiroshima on May 20, 2023, the second day of a Group of Seven summit that took place in the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

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G-7 summit in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) and his wife Yuko greet International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol before a Group of Seven summit session with guest nations and international organizations at Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on May 20, 2023. (Pool photo)

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G-7 summit in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and his wife Yuko (R) pose for a photo with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol before a Group of Seven summit session with guest nations and international organizations at Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on May 20, 2023. (Pool photo)

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G7 Hiroshima Summit - Japan

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with United States President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and International Energy Agency President Fatih Birol as they wait for a family photo with G7 leaders and outreach countries and international organizations Hiroshima, Japan, on May 20, 2023. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China, leading engine for global economy amid pandemic

STORY: China, leading engine for global economy amid pandemic DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of economy related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHELE GERACI, Former undersecretary of state, Italian Ministry of Economic Development 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOATASEM RASHED, Economic consultant for Egyptian Federation of Investors Associations (EFIA) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FATIH BIROL, Head of International Energy Agency (IEA) 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): HAMID RASHID, Chief of Global Economic Monitoring Branch, Economic Analysis and Policy Division, UN Department of Economic & Social Affairs 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: In its three-year-long fight against COVID-19, China posted outstanding results in economic development and epidemic control, reinforcing its status as a leading engine for the global economy. In 2020, China became the first major economy in the

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Attendees at Davos optimistic about Chinese economy

STORY: Attendees at Davos optimistic about Chinese economy DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: DAVOS, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BANDAR ALKHORAYEF, Saudi minister of industry and mineral resources 3. various of views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SANDA OJIAMBO, Assistant secretary general and CEO of United Nations Global Compact 5. various of views in China 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FATIH BIROL, Head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) STORYLINE: At the ongoing annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), many attendees said they believe that China's optimization of its COVID-19 response will lead to more robust and prosperous growth and contribute to the recovery of the global economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BANDAR ALKHORAYEF, Saudi minister of industry and mineral resources "Opening is always better for the economy. China has been always very impressive in dealing with

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China "biggest driver" of clean energy technologies: IEA head

STORY: China "biggest driver" of clean energy technologies: IEA head DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: DAVOS, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of head of IEA and Davos 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive Director, IEA 3. various of China STORYLINE: The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday that he expected China's economy to perform better this year coupled with a rise in demand for oil and gas. He also highlighted the leading role China plays in green technologies. SOUNDBITE (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive Director, IEA "I think China today is the biggest driver of clean energy technologies. China today is the world's number one in solar, number one in wind, number one in electric cars, and number one in new nuclear facilities. So this is very good, but at the same time, China has to find ways to deal with coal emissions. But I very much hope that China will reach a peak of emissions before 2030 and will reach its ta

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China greatly contributes to reducing global carbon emissions: IEA chief

STORY: China greatly contributes to reducing global carbon emissions: IEA chief DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wind farms and solar farms in China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FATIH BIROL, IEA executive director 3. various of green development in China STORYLINE: The International Energy Agency (IEA) chief said in an interview with Xinhua that China greatly contributes to reducing global carbon dioxide emissions by playing the important role of being "the leader of clean energy technology globally." He made the remarks at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change being held in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh. SOUNDBITE (English): FATIH BIROL, IEA executive director "The world is going through a major energy crisis. Our work has never ever witnessed an energy crisis of this depth and of this complexity. However, the International Energy Agency's analy

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-IEA CHIEF-INTERVIEW

(221110) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fatih Birol, the International Energy Agency (IEA) executive director, speaks during an interview with Xinhua at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov. 9, 2022. TO GO WITH "Interview: China greatly contributes to reducing global carbon emissions: IEA chief" (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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