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| - | The International Energy Agency (IEA) acts as a policy advisor to 28 [[OECD]] member countries. Founded during the 1973 oil crisis, its initial role was to co-ordinate measures to deal with oil supply emergencies. It now focuses on climate change, market reform and energy technology collaboration. It is also engaged in data compilation and the public dissemination of energy policy analysis. Under its 1974 agreement members are required to hold oil stocks equivalent to at least 90 days of net imports. In practice, stocks levels are considerably less. | + | The International Energy Agency (IEA) acts as a policy advisor to 28 [[OECD]] member countries. Founded during the 1973 oil crisis, its initial role was to co-ordinate measures to deal with oil supply emergencies. It now focuses on climate change, market reform and energy technology collaboration. It is also engaged in data compilation and the public dissemination of energy policy analysis. Under its 1974 agreement members are required to hold oil stocks equivalent to at least 90 days of net imports. In practice, stock levels are considerably less. |
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| | See also: http://www.iea.org/index.asp | | See also: http://www.iea.org/index.asp |
Revision as of 16:37, 10 August 2009
The International Energy Agency (IEA) acts as a policy advisor to 28 OECD member countries. Founded during the 1973 oil crisis, its initial role was to co-ordinate measures to deal with oil supply emergencies. It now focuses on climate change, market reform and energy technology collaboration. It is also engaged in data compilation and the public dissemination of energy policy analysis. Under its 1974 agreement members are required to hold oil stocks equivalent to at least 90 days of net imports. In practice, stock levels are considerably less.
See also: http://www.iea.org/index.asp