Estonian, European and a liberal. EU Commissioner for Energy from 2019-2024. Former Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure.
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Milan, #ItalianEnergySummit: Europe can't choose between competitiveness, security and decarbonisation. They are the same fight.
The next fossil fuel crisis is coming. Electrification, powered by energy generated at home, is our best defence.
#EnergyTransition #Electrification
Europe is 80%+ dependent on China for critical raw materials, 90%+ for some rare earths.
New: a European Corporation on Critical Raw Materials to stockpile what's needed for EVs, chips, batteries, clean tech & defense.
#SOTEU
Europe's trade deficit with China is now €1BN a day.
Some say the second China shock is looming. But it's already here.
#SOTEU
Von der Leyen's 2026 State of the Union: "Let's make Europe electric!"
Lower energy prices, more investment, fast permitting. She warned it all falls apart without a level playing field for European companies.
#SOTEU2026
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Almost the last panel of Day 2 of 🇪🇪 Ambassadors’ Conference - focusing on energy, with @erikmoora @KadriSimson @SuttAndres and Gerrit Mäesalu.
🇪🇪 Congratulations to Ülle Madise on being elected as Estonia’s new president!
And heartfelt thanks to President Karis for his steady leadership, quiet wisdom, and unwavering dedication to Estonia. Your service will be remembered with gratitude.
Joined an FTLive panel on energy security w/ @SunKing’s Anish Thakkar & Statkraft’s Henrik Sætness, moderated by FT’s Rachel Millard. My take: security & climate goals aren’t at odds. REPowerEU+Grids Action Plan show cutting fossil imports IS the security strategy.
#FTLiveSummit
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As of yesterday, Russian pipeline gas under existing short-term contracts is no longer allowed into the EU.
One step at a time, we are phasing out all remaining imports of Russian gas from our system.
The goal is clear: getting to zero.
#REPowerEU
Honored to attend the 20th #EUSEW2026 in Brussels!
Commissioner Dan Jørgensen brought together former EU energy commissioners to reflect on 2 decades of clean energy progress.
Clean, secure & competitive Energy Union = the only way forward.
#CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition
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Can Europe build durable energy security in an era of supply shocks and industrial competition?
🔴 Starting now: "Energy Security and Industrial Strategy in a Fragmenting World" with:
• @sladislaw (NEIS Center)
• @lagarrigue_e (KKR)
• Chris O'Shea (Centrica)
• @KadriSimson (@ColumbiaUEnergy)
• @RobinMillican (@ColumbiaUEnergy)
#GlobalEnergySummit
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.@KadriSimson reflects on how quickly oil markets stabilized in 2022 through coordinated action, while natural gas exposed far greater fragility due to infrastructure dependence and sudden supply disruptions.
Met with EU Energy Commissioner @DanJoergensen right before he unveiled the #EUGridsPackage and #EnergyHighways .
Upgrading energy infrastructure across the continent to lower bills and boost security. One year in office and he’s delivering remarkable results!
What an honor to be part of Distinguished Fellow programme. Looking forward to continuing as a Non-Resident Fellow next year!
Thank you to @KadriSimson, who is wrapping up her term as an IGP Carnegie Distinguished Fellow.
Over the past year, Simson has collaborated with faculty from across @Columbia to advance IGP policy work, engaged with @ColumbiaSIPA students, and participated in events including the annual Columbia Global Energy Summit.
Simson simultaneously served as a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at SIPA's Center on Global Energy Policy @columbiauenergy.
Speaking at the J.P. Morgan Premier Energy Conference in Europe on a topic that will define the next chapter of our global economy: Geopolitics, Trade & Energy: Winners and Losers into 2026.
I was joined in conversation by Derek Chollet with expert moderation by Chuka Umunna
I joined panel on Security vs. Sustainability: The Hidden Costs of a Geopolitical Race for Minerals at the Paris Peace Forum
Alongside:
🔹 Turki Al-Babtain – Deputy Minister for Mining Development, Saudi Arabia
🔹 Ana Brnabić – Former PM Serbia
Moderated by Karim Dahou (OECD)
Europe just opened its first rare-earth magnet plant in Narva, Estonia 🇪🇪—a major step to cut reliance on China (which supplies 90% today). The facility aims to power 1M+ EVs & 1,000 offshore wind turbines yearly. Clean tech, made in Europe. ⚡🌍 #EnergyTransition
A new package of tough sanctions on Russia is tabled
❌ By Jan 2027: full ban on Russian LNG imports.
✅ EU is ready–demand reduced, supplies diversified, clean energy boosted.
We must hit where it hurts most: energy revenues fueling this war. Next is #REPowerEU full gas stop.
Exciting news: I’ll be continuing as a Carnegie Distinguished Fellow at @ColumbiaIGP Columbia Institute of Global Politics this semester.
Meet the @ColumbiaIGP Carnegie Distinguished Fellows for 2025-26!
IGP’s third cohort of Carnegie Distinguished Fellows will visit @ColumbiaSIPA throughout the 2025–2026 academic year, collaborating with faculty from across @Columbia to inform and advance IGP policy work, participating in events, and engaging meaningfully with students.
Read more: igp.sipa.columbia.edu/distin…
@wallyadeyemo @derekchollet @K_JeanPierre @mikepompeo @aijenpoo @JuanManSantos @KadriSimson @marykayhenry @nmladenov @NOIweala
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Had the pleasure of meeting two true friends of Ukraine. Deep thanks to @GeoffPyatt and @KadriSimson for their invaluable support to Ukraine’s energy sector during the most difficult years of the war. Your contribution means the world.
At the Ukraine recovery conference today - key takeaway: energy is everything. No energy = no prosperity, no recovery. Discussed current situation and next steps. The path forward requires sustained international support. 🇺🇦 #UkraineRecovery #Energy #Solidarity
