


Organisation |
An overview of IEAGHG including information on funding and supporters.
OverviewThe IEAGHG Programme was established under the terms of an Implementing Agreement from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Currently the Programme is supported by 19 member countries, the European Commission, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and 21 multi-national sponsors. Funding for the Programme is provided by the members, with individual contributions forming a common pool of research funds. Operating AgentThe IEAGHG Programme’s Operating Agent is IEA Environmental Projects Ltd. The Agent manages the common research funds provided by the members and is also responsible for delivering the work programme required. A small project team manages technical studies, dissemination activities and research facilitation in accordance with members’ requirements.
The International Energy Agency (IEA)The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental organisation which acts as energy policy adviser to 28 member countries in their effort to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for their citizens. The IEA was founded during the oil crisis of 1973-74 with the initial role of coordinating measures in times of oil supply emergencies. As energy markets have changed so has the IEA. For further information on the objectives and activities of the IEA, see www.iea.org. |
IEAGHG
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Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
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UK
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