♤ Its mission is guided by four main areas of focus: energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide.

♤ The IEA was founded in 1974 to help countries collectively respond to oil supply disruptions.

♤ It is based in Paris.

♤ Chile is currently a candidate country for IEA membership and seven countries – Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Singapore, and Thailand are Association countries.