Key Bilateral Activities
Fossil Energy Bilateral Agreements
The Office of Fossil Energy is currently cooperating with 13 different countries through bilateral agreements to identify areas of collaboration in promoting and developing fossil energy technologies. Read More >
US-India Energy Dialogue: Coal Working Group
The Office of Fossil Energy and India's Ministry of Coal jointly chair the Coal Working Group initiative to exchange information on policies, programs and technologies to promote the efficient and
environmentally responsible production and use of
coal. Read More >
US-China Collaboration in Fossil Energy R&D
The Office of Fossil Energy and China's Ministry of Science and Technology exchange information and expertise through several different partnerships and agreements to promote the efficient and
environmentally responsible production and use of
coal, oil and natural gas. Read More >
US-UK Collaboration in Fossil Energy R&D
The Office of Fossil Energy and the United Kingdom's Department of Energy and Climate Change are sharing and developing knowledge and expertise in the area of high-temperature materials for advanced
fossil energy power plant applications. Read More >
Key Multilateral Activities
The Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum
The CSLF is a an international ministerial-level panel that meets regularly to discuss the growing body of scientific research and emerging technologies and
plan joint projects for carbon sequestration.
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International Cooperation in Methane Hydrate Research
DOE's Office of Fossil Energy works with several international partners, including Japan and India, to investigate the vast resource potential of
methane hydrates.
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Global Methane Initiative
DOE is a member of this initiative designed to promote cost-effective, near-term methane recovery internationally through cooperation between
developed countries, developing countries, and
countries with economies in transition.
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International Partnership for a Hydrogen Economy
The International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy will provide a mechanism to organize, evaluate and coordinate multinational research, development and deployment programs that advance
the transition to a global hydrogen economy.
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Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership
DOE is working with the World Bank and others to support national governments and the petroleum industry in their efforts to reduce flaring and venting of gas associated with the extraction of
crude oil. Read More > [opens new window]
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
APEC's Energy Working Group seeks to maximize the energy sector's contribution to the region's economic and social well being, while mitigating the environmental effects of energy supply and use. FE
provides expertise in LNG and methane hydrate
technologies to the Energy Working Group.
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The International Energy Agency
The IEA is an intergovernmental body committed to advancing security of energy supply, economic growth and environmental sustainability through energy policy co-operation. The Office of Fossil Energy is
involved in many aspects of the IEA, including
emergency preparedness and clean coal technology
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