Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC)
Organisation des pays arabes exportateurs de pétrole (OPAEP)
Organización de Paises Arabes Exportadores de Petróleo (OPAEP)
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Contact Details
URL: https://www.oapecorg.org/
Founded
1968-01-09
History
Founded by the Governments of Kuwait, Libya and Saudi Arabia.
Aims
Coordinate efforts and encourage cooperation among member countries in the various forms of economic activity in the petroleum industry; undertake research into production and manpower requirements in Arab petroleum projects; establish a central research and documentation system. Promote and coordinate activities leading to: development of petroleum industry infrastructure in Arab countries; establishment of joint ventures in the Arab oil industry; dissemination of information on energy and economics.
Events
2027 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Arab Energy Conference69 past events available with paid subscription only.
Activities
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Ministerial Council (meets twice a year) comprising 10 oil ministers or comparable officials from each member country; chairmanship rotates annually. Executive Bureau (meets 3 times a year) consisting of 10 senior officials (one from each member country); chairmanship rotates annually. K-XF8610 - Judicial Tribunal of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC Judicial Tribunal), consisting of 5 judges, including Tribunal President, Vice-President and 3 members. General Secretariat, comprising Secretary General and Directors of 4 departments: Information and Library; Finance and Administrative Affairs; Economics; Technical Affairs. The 2 latter departments comprise U-XE1110 - Arab Centre for Energy Studies (ACES).
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UIA Org ID
XD0064
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