U.S. Energy Secretary warns of potential withdrawal from IEA over climate focus
Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned Tuesday that the U.S. may leave the IEA over its climate focus. He noted dissatisfaction with current agency reforms.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright publicly warned on Tuesday that the US 
US could withdraw from the International Energy Agency if the organization continues to prioritize climate-focused scenarios. Speaking at a conference in Paris on February 17, 2026, Wright stated that the current direction of the agency could lead to a reduction or an end of American participation in the institution.
US could withdraw from the International Energy Agency if the organization continues to prioritize climate-focused scenarios. Speaking at a conference in Paris on February 17, 2026, Wright stated that the current direction of the agency could lead to a reduction or an end of American participation in the institution.
