H.E. Mohammad Sanusi BARKINDO

Secretary General

OPEC

OPEC remains fully engaged and supportive of the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement.
Read The Full Interview
OPEC Logo
OPEC

A fine balance

OPEC is an international organisation that was established in Baghdad in September 1960. Today it is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It co-ordinates and unifies the petroleum policies of its members. OPEC sets production targets for its member nations and  is an important factor affecting global oil prices. Iran is one of the five founding members of the organisation.

OPEC+, a designation that adds 10 non-OPEC members including Russia, reached a deal in September 2016 to cut approximately 1 million bopd of production. The deal was extended several times and deepened to 7.7 million bopd for August-December 2020.

Company website: www.opec.org

 

OPEC in figures

Years active as of 2020:60

Number of member states:13

OPEC features

Investment-for-energy-security-affordability-and-access-Haitham-AL-GHAIS-OPEC
Interview
Kuwait - August 13, 2024

H.E. Haitham Al Ghais of OPEC talks about adjusting oil supply to foster stability in global markets.

READ MORE
A-cornerstone-of-Kuwaits-economic-prosperity-Imad-AL-ATIQI-Ministry-Of-Oil
Interview
Kuwait - August 08, 2024

Kuwaiti Minister of Oil H.E. Imad Al Atiqi talks about the pillars of the ministry’s 2024-2028 roadmap for Kuwait’s oil…

READ MORE
bp’s continued commitment to Kuwait TEY_post_-Anar-Aliyev
Interview
Kuwait - August 01, 2024

Anar Aliyev of bp talks about bp’s long-standing commitment to Kuwait’s hydrocarbons sector.

READ MORE
Baku Energy Week
Partnered Event
Azerbaijan - June 4-6, 2024

The Baku Energy Week encompasses three prestigious events: the 29th International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition - Caspian…

READ MORE
OPEC deal elusive as meeting nears
NEWS
November 29, 2016

Oil markets remained jittery Tuesday as a long-awaited meeting between OPEC and non-OPEC producers neared and several key participants expressed doubts about a…

READ MORE
Aramco marine complex gets price tag
NEWS
Saudi Arabia - November 28, 2016

Saudi Aramco’s Ras al Khair shipbuilding and repair complex will carry an estimated price tag of more than USD 5 billion, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mines…

READ MORE
Iraq ceases resistance to OPEC deal
NEWS
Iraq - November 24, 2016

Iraq will work with OPEC on ways to combat the global oil supply glut and ensure the stability of prices, the country’s prime minister, Haider Al Abadi, said on…

READ MORE
Oil up on Russia, Iran, Iraq comments
NEWS
November 21, 2016

Oil prices hit a several-week high on Monday after comments by Iran, Iraq and Russia suggested that a deal between OPEC and non-OPEC producers was likely to be reached…

READ MORE
Oil down on US inventory data
NEWS
November 17, 2016

A jump in crude oil inventories weighed on prices early on Thursday, as both Brent and WTI futures dipped.

Brent futures were going for USD 46.47 barrel while WTI…

READ MORE
Saudi Arabia to put cards on table
NEWS
Saudi Arabia - November 16, 2016

Saudi Arabia is going to publish independently audited oil reserves figures in an effort to ensure the transparency of Saudi Aramco’s initial public offering,…

READ MORE
Oil gains in early trading
NEWS
- November 14, 2016

Crude futures inched up in early trading on Monday, with Brent reaching USD 44.78 per barrel while WTI prices arrived at USD 43.38 per barrel.

Traders were…

READ MORE
OPEC production up in October
NEWS
November 11, 2016

OPEC’s oil production jumped in October, the organisation reported on Friday, projecting a higher-than-expected surplus next year and sending jitters through oil…

READ MORE
Nigerian oil production back to normal
NEWS
Nigeria - November 02, 2016

Nigeria’s oil production has nearly recovered after a series of attacks earlier this year slashed it by about a third, Minister of State for Petroleum Emmanuel Ibe…

READ MORE