OPEC extends its condolences on the sad passing of HH Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait
16 Dec 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) offers its deepest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, to the leadership of the State of Kuwait, its ruling family and people.
Read more4th High-level Meeting of the GECF-OPEC Energy Dialogue
13 Dec 2023 | Doha, Qatar
[Joint Communique] The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) held the Fourth High-Level Meeting of the GECF-OPEC Energy Dialogue, on 13 December 2023, at the GECF headquarters in Doha, the State of Qatar.
Read moreDeclaration of Cooperation of OPEC and non-OPEC oil-producing countries reaches seven years
10 Dec 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The landmark Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) between OPEC Member Countries and 10 non-OPEC oil-producing countries turned seven today, 10 December 2023.
Read moreOPEC to participate in upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai and host a special pavilion
30 Nov 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The Secretariat of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will participate in the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference planned for 30 November to 12 December in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
Read more36th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting
30 Nov 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The 36th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (ONOMM), was held via videoconference, on Thursday November 30, 2023.
Read moreSeveral OPEC+ countries announce additional voluntary cuts to the total of 2.2 million barrels per day
30 Nov 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The OPEC Secretariat noted the announcement of several OPEC+ countries of additional voluntary cuts to the total of 2.2 million barrels per day, aimed at supporting the stability and balance of oil markets.
Read more187th OPEC Conference, 51st JMMC Meeting and 36th ONOMM to be held online on 30 November
23 Nov 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The 187th Meeting of the OPEC Conference, the 51st Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) and the 36th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (ONOMM) will convene virtually on Thursday, 30 November 2023.
Read more6th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue
09 Nov 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The 6th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue took place today, 9 November 2023, at the OPEC Secretariat in Vienna, Austria.
Read moreOPEC Secretary General receives highest rank of Brazil’s prestigious Order of Rio Branco
18 Oct 2023 | Brasilia, Brazil
HE Haitham Al Ghais, OPEC Secretary General, was presented today with the highest rank of the Order of Rio Branco (rank: Grand Cross) of the Federative Republic of Brazil in recognition of his distinctive achievements in the fields of energy and international cooperation, as well as the exceptional efforts exerted to promote dialogue and cooperation between OPEC and non-OPEC oil-producing countries in the interest of stability in the global oil market.
Read moreWorld Oil Outlook 2023 sees global oil demand at 116 mb/d in 2045
09 Oct 2023 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The 2023 OPEC World Oil Outlook (WOO) was launched today at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. First published in 2007, the WOO offers a detailed review and assessment of the medium- and long-term prospects for the global oil and energy to 2045.
Read more50th Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee
04 Oct 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The 50th Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) took place via videoconference on Wednesday, 04 October 2023.
Read moreOPEC’s World Oil Outlook to be launched in Riyadh on 9 October
02 Oct 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will launch the 17th edition of its World Oil Outlook (WOO) on Monday, 9 October 2023, at 11:00 (KSA time) in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Read moreHistoric ‘Algiers Accord’ reaches seven years
28 Sep 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) today marks the seventh anniversary since the adoption of the historic ‘Algiers Accord’.
Read moreOPEC marks its 63rd Anniversary
14 Sep 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) today turned 63.
Read moreOPEC Statement on peak fossil fuel demand
14 Sep 2023 | Vienna, Austria
On the International Energy Agency’s recent Op-Ed published on 12 September 2023, asserting that fossil fuel demand would peak before 2030, OPEC notes that consistent and data-based forecasts do not support this assertion.
Read more49th Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee
04 Aug 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The 49th Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) took place via videoconference on Friday, 04 August 2023.
Read moreOPEC’s Annual Statistical Bulletin (ASB 2023) launched on 11 July 2023
11 Jul 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) launched the 2023 edition of its Annual Statistical Bulletin (ASB) on Tuesday, 11 July 2023, at 14:00 (CEST) at the OPEC Secretariat in Vienna, Austria. The event was held in a hybrid format.
Read moreToday, OPEC Energy and Oil ministers attending the 8th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna met on the sidelines of the event
05 Jul 2023 | Vienna, Austria
Today, OPEC Energy and Oil ministers attending the 8th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna met on the sidelines of the event.
Read moreOPEC Statement – Guyana
27 Jun 2023 | Vienna, Austria
In view of recent reports about Guyana being invited to become a Member of OPEC, while the Organization recognizes that Guyana is an emerging player in the international oil market with significant potential, OPEC has not invited Guyana to become a Member of the Organization.
Read moreOPEC to celebrate its 60th Anniversary in Baghdad on 16 June
14 Jun 2023 | Vienna, Austria
[JOINT PRESS RELEASE] The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will celebrate its Diamond Anniversary on Friday, 16 June 2023, in Baghdad, Iraq.
Read moreSecondary sources issue May 2023 production levels and revise Russia’s production for February 2023
13 Jun 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The decision of the 35th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting, held on 4 June 2023, adjusted crude oil production levels for OPEC and Declaration of Cooperation non-OPEC Participating Countries starting 1 January 2024 until 31 December 2024, including Russia at 9.828 mbd based on the crude oil production level for the month of February 2023. The decision stated that this level was “subject to revision by June 2023 as the country is currently working with the secondary sources to update production figures”.
Read more35th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting
04 Jun 2023 | Vienna, Austria
In light of the continued commitment of the OPEC and non-OPEC Participating Countries in the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) to achieve and sustain a stable oil market, and to provide long-term guidance for the market, and in line with the successful approach of being precautious, proactive, and pre-emptive, which has been consistently adopted by OPEC and non-OPEC Participating Countries in the Declaration of Cooperation, the Participating Countries decided to:
Read moreOPEC Secretary General stresses the importance of enhancing refining capacity
01 Jun 2023 | Vienna, Austria
OPEC Secretary General, HE Haitham Al Ghais, underlined the importance of enhancing refining capacity globally to meet the growing demand for oil products.
Read moreOPEC Secretary General highlights DoC’s positive contributions to market stability
30 May 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), HE Haitham Al Ghais, underscored the positive contributions made by OPEC Member Countries and non-OPEC oil-producing countries participating in the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) to support sustainable stability in the global oil market.
Read moreOPEC offers its full support to the UAE COP28 Presidency
29 May 2023 | Vienna, Austria
OPEC affirms it unwavering support to the UAE’s inclusive approach to this year’s COP 28 meeting and to its President-Designate, His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber.
Read moreOPEC Secretary General: Energy transition must be fair and inclusive
22 May 2023 | Vienna, Austria
OPEC Secretary General, HE Haitham Al Ghais, highlighted that the energy transition must be fair and inclusive, where no one would be left behind.
Read moreInnovation plays critical role in reducing emissions: OPEC Secretary General
22 May 2023 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
OPEC Secretary General, HE Haitham Al Ghais, stressed that technological innovation will play a critical role in reducing emissions.
Read more6th High-level Meeting of the OPEC-China Energy Dialogue
17 May 2023 | Beijing, P.R. China
[Joint Conclusion] The Sixth High-level Meeting of the OPEC-China Energy Dialogue was held in Beijing, P.R. China, on 16 May 2023. The Meeting was co-chaired by HE Zhang Jianhua, Administrator of the National Energy Administration, the People’s Republic of China, and OPEC Secretary General, HE Haitham Al Ghais. The Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the UN and other International Organizations in Vienna, HE Li Song, delivered an opening speech via video.
Read moreHigh-level experts meet for the 9th Joint IEA-IEF-OPEC Workshop on the Interactions between Physical and Financial Energy Markets
27 Apr 2023 | Vienna, Austria
[Joint Press Release] The International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Energy Forum (IEF) and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) held the 9th Joint IEA-IEF-OPEC Workshop on the Interactions between Physical and Financial Energy Markets.
Read more48th Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee
03 Apr 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The 48th Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) took place via videoconference on Monday, 03 April 2023.
Read more2nd High-level Meeting of the OPEC-Africa Energy Dialogue concludes
12 Feb 2023 | Cairo, Egypt
[JOINT PRESS RELEASE] The 2nd High-level Meeting of the OPEC-Africa Energy Dialogue took place today, 12 February 2023, in Cairo involving leading energy partners from across the African continent.
Read moreJMMC reaffirmed their commitment to the DoC which extends to the end of 2023 as agreed in the 33rd OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (ONOMM) on 5th of October 2022
01 Feb 2023 | Vienna, Austria
The 47th Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) took place via videoconference on Wednesday, 01 February 2023.
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