There are many disturbing news. We believe that the production of conventional petroleum reached peak oil already in 2006. The oil fields in the North Sea and the US are collapsing ... time is running out. — Fatih Birol Copy Share Image
We should not only look at the short-term economic benefits of fossil fuels but also at the bad news for climate change. We should therefore not greet the fossil fuel age unconditionally. — Fatih Birol Copy Share Image
Humanity's future, to say nothing of its prosperity, will depend on how the world tackles two central energy challenges: securing reliable supplies of affordable… — Fatih Birol Copy Share Image
We are on the brink of a new energy order. Over the next few decades, our reserves of oil will start to run out and it is imperative that governments in both producing and consuming nations prepare now for that time. We should not cling to crude down to the last drop – we should leave oil before it leaves… — Fatih Birol Copy Share
I believe there should be some financial incentives to make the right choice: to make them to buy the right car or not to… — Fatih Birol Copy Share Image
I always thought that using more efficient energy sources, pushing the clean energy technologies such as renewable energies are important. — Fatih Birol Copy Share Image
Just 8% of the $409bn spent on fossil-fuel subsidies in 2010 went to the poorest 20% of the population. — Fatih Birol Copy Share Image
Governments have always played an important role in energy investment, but this role has been increasing due to both geography and technology. — Fatih Birol Copy Share Image
The developed, oil-consuming countries can do several things to ease the transition to the new energy order. One would be to boost vehicle efficiency. — Fatih Birol Copy Share Image
If production does not increase in Iraq in an exponential way between now and 2015, we have a very big problem, even if Saudi Arabia meets its obligations. The figures are very simple, you do not need to be an expert. It is enough to know how to do a subtraction. China will grow very quickly, India also, and even… — Fatih Birol Copy Share
The energy sector presents exceptional opportunities for governments and investors. — Fatih Birol Copy Share Image
Fossil fuel subsidies are a hand brake as we drive along the road to a sustainable energy future. — Fatih Birol Copy Share Image
