Global Leaders Converge for Energy Security Summit in London

A major international summit on energy security convened in London, co-hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the International Energy Agency (IEA), bringing together over 60 governments, energy company executives, and civil society leaders to address rising global energy risks. Key topics include the unresolved challenges following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and the need to diversify energy supplies. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol emphasized the importance of political stability, investment, and global cooperation, warning that lessons from recent crises have not been fully understood. The summit has highlighted disagreements over the balance between renewables and fossil fuels, with European leaders advocating for renewables and nuclear energy, while OPEC insists on maintaining a mix with fossil fuels. Trade tensions and market uncertainties, particularly between the US and China, further complicate the path to energy resilience. Notably, China, Saudi Arabia, and Russia are not participating in the summit, while the US is only represented at the deputy secretary level.