Fatih Birol

I think, for OPEC, the main challenge is to have a price level which brings good profits to them, good incentives for the investments, but at the same time, to prevent prices going to very high levels. ”

The golden era for coal is over. ”

We have to use cars much more efficiently. We have to look at alternative technologies of cars such as biofuels or, even more importantly, electric cars. ”

Governments have always played an important role in energy investment, but this role has been increasing due to both geography and technology. ”

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 energy and switching to efficient low-carbon energy. ”

Fossil fuel subsidies are a hand brake as we drive along the road to a sustainable energy future. ”

Energy is a linchpin of economic prosperity, with energy security, reliability, and affordability key preconditions for sustainable growth. ”