October 31, 2025
National Security and Economic Prosperity
As we mark the 50th Anniversary of the G7, as a group founded to strengthen economic cooperation, including in response to energy risks, we the G7 Ministers of Energy underscore the evolving scope of energy security and its impact on growth, competitiveness, and broader national and economic security. We note the importance of securing critical mineral and technology supply chains necessary for economic prosperity and national security, strengthening collaboration to improve the stability, resilience and adaptability of energy systems to meet energy demand and protect against threats and disruptions. We will take forward discussions to advance diversification,predictability and international collaboration on energy security recognizing the evolving and complex nature of energy systems.
We recognise that some countries are advancing the integration of zero and low emission energy sources as part of secure energy systems.
Building on our common resolve to enhance energy security, as articulated under the previous G7 Presidencies, and Canada’s G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, we emphasize our determination to collaborate on energy security with a focus this year on the themes outlined in this call to Action, We emphasize strengthening and securing supply chains for critical minerals, including through government and industry engagement and investment efforts under the Critical Minerals Production Alliance.We further undertake to build more secure, diverse and resilient supply chains for energy technologies, build and expand resilient infrastructure, including addressing systemic risk, and strengthening gas and electricity security in line with our domestic priorities and respective international commitments.
We condemn the use and manipulation of the supply of energy,critical minerals,and energy system technologies,as a tool of economic coercion,specifically through the adoption of non-market policies and practices such as market manipulation.
We further condemn physical and cyber-attacks, including threats to maritime shipping chokepoints for critical energy supplies, and to energy infrastructure that may threaten the safety, security, and economic well-being of the populations of G7 and allied nations, including Ukraine.
We also recognize the threats posed to energy infrastructure and supply chains by natural disasters and severe weather events, and the associated costs therein.
We affirm our commitment to achieving universal access to energy and reducing energy poverty. This includes advancing global access,affordability,and finance availability,to expand access to clean cooking technologies and fuels,including but not limited to,liquified petroleum gas (LPG).
Call to Action on Enhancing Energy Security
Recognizing the importance of concerted action to address these threats, the G7 hereby issues a Call to Action on Enhancing Energy Security that has diversification, predictability and international cooperation as its pillars to ensuring our individual and collective energy security.
Securing Critical Minerals & Technology Supply Chains
Ensuring our common energy security and broader national security objectives starts with cooperation on secure, diverse, and resilient access to critical minerals. We recognize the importance of taking effective action to ensure that actors engaged in non-market policies and practices cannot distort markets for critical minerals, and of reducing, and eventually eliminating, our dependence on non-market dominated critical minerals supply chains. Pursuant to the direction from G7 Leaders at the Summit in Kananaskis and articulated in the Critical Minerals Action Plan and the launch of the Critical Minerals Production Alliance, we will take actions to strengthen supply chain resilience, reliability, traceability and transparency, establish criteria that constitute a minimum threshold for standards-based markets, and secure and responsible critical minerals supply chains.
We recognize that the secure, diverse, reliable and resilient access to critical minerals is of paramount importance for our security and economic growth, and we are resolved to move the G7 Critical Minerals action Plan forward across its three foundational pillars:
- Building standards-based markets.
- Mobilizing capital and investing in partnerships.
- promoting innovation.
We note with important concern the impacts that restrictions on critical minerals, notably rare earth elements, are having across supply chains, including creating risks for global manufacturing and technologies pertaining to the energy sector.
We agree to use sovereign tools at our disposal to operationalize projects that will reduce global critical minerals supply chain disruptions and vulnerabilities. we will continue to collectively advance efforts under the Critical Minerals Production Alliance,to secure critical mineral supply chains throu
Strengthening Energy Security through Voluntary Initiatives and International Cooperation
Table of Contents
This document outlines commitments to bolster energy security and market stability,particularly focusing on natural gas and emerging gases like hydrogen,e-methane,and biogas. Recognizing the importance of diversified supply, improved data transparency, and investment in research & development, the initiatives emphasize voluntary cooperation and market-based approaches to enhance resilience and independence in the energy sector. This commitment is further supported by endorsements from countries like Australia, the Republic of Korea, and Ukraine to the G7 Call to Action on Enhancing Energy Security.
The Importance of Energy Security
Energy security refers to the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price. It’s a critical component of national security,economic stability,and overall societal well-being. Recent geopolitical events have underscored the vulnerability of energy systems reliant on single suppliers or limited infrastructure. Diversifying energy sources, improving infrastructure resilience, and fostering international collaboration are key strategies to mitigate these risks. https://www.iea.org/reports/energy-security
Key Commitments to Enhance Energy Security
the core of this initiative rests on a three-pronged approach: sharing best practices, ensuring adequate storage capacity, and fostering international cooperation.
1. Sharing Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Recognizing that innovation and knowledge sharing are vital, the commitment includes:
* Exchange of Expertise: Facilitating the exchange of best practices and lessons learned from pilot projects related to the production and distribution of various gases, including natural gas, hydrogen, e-methane, and biogas.this acknowledges the growing role of these option gases in a diversified energy mix.
* Domestic Priorities: All initiatives will be aligned with individual countries’ domestic energy priorities, ensuring that solutions are tailored to specific national contexts.
* Emerging Gas Technologies: The inclusion of hydrogen, e-methane, and biogas highlights a focus on decarbonization and the transition to cleaner energy sources. https://www.energy.gov/eere/hydrogen
2.Ensuring Adequate Natural Gas Storage and Infrastructure
A robust and efficient natural gas infrastructure is crucial for energy security, particularly during peak demand or supply disruptions. Key commitments include:
* Storage Capacity: Maintaining and expanding adequate natural gas storage capacity, utilizing mechanisms like gas reserve systems or other flexibility sources. Gas reserve mechanisms involve governments or utilities holding strategic gas reserves to be released during emergencies.
* Infrastructure Efficiency: Improving the efficiency of existing natural gas infrastructure, including pipelines and terminals. this can involve upgrades, maintenance, and optimization of operations.
* Resilience: Strengthening the resilience of gas pipelines, terminals, and storage facilities against physical threats and cyberattacks.
3.International Cooperation and Market Transparency
Collaboration with international partners is essential for enhancing market competitiveness and transparency. This commitment focuses on:
* Cooperation with Likeminded Partners: Exploring opportunities for international cooperation with industry and other nations.
* Voluntary Market-Based Approaches: Utilizing voluntary, market-based approaches to enhance the competitiveness and transparency of reliable energy sources. This includes exploring the creation of differentiated markets that recognize the attributes of different gas sources (e.g.,carbon intensity,origin).
* Enhanced Energy Independence: These approaches aim to enhance energy independence, market resilience, and overall energy security.
* Transparency of Gas Attributes: Providing transparency on the characteristics of gas supplies,allowing for informed decision-making and promoting responsible sourcing.
G7 Call to Action Endorsement
The endorsement of the G7 Call to Action on Enhancing Energy Security by Australia,the Republic of Korea,and Ukraine demonstrates a growing international consensus on the importance of collaborative efforts to strengthen energy security. https://www.g7.org/en/documents/g7-call-to-action-on-enhancing-energy-security/
Key Takeaways
* Diversification is Key: Reducing reliance on single energy sources or suppliers is paramount.
* Infrastructure Matters: Investing in and maintaining robust energy infrastructure is crucial for resilience.
* collaboration is Essential: International cooperation and knowledge sharing are vital for addressing global energy challenges.
* Transparency Builds Trust: Openness about gas attributes and market dynamics fosters a more stable and reliable energy system.
Looking Ahead
These commitments represent a significant step towards strengthening energy security and fostering a more resilient energy market. Continued collaboration, investment in