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OPEC Bulletin 2/09 Summary

Core Content

The OPEC Bulletin 2/09 previews the Fourth OPEC International Seminar, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, from March 18-19, 2009, at the Hofburg Palace. The seminar, titled Petroleum: future stability and sustainability, aims to address the challenges and opportunities facing the global oil industry amid the ongoing financial crisis and economic recession. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue and collaboration between producers, consumers, and other stakeholders to ensure long-term energy stability and sustainable development.

Main Points

• OPEC's Role in Dialogue: OPEC has long advocated for open and frank dialogue in the international oil market. The organization has played a central role in stabilizing oil prices and fostering cooperation, especially during the 1980s and 1990s when oil prices were volatile.

• Global Economic Context: The oil industry is severely impacted by the financial crisis and global recession. The seminar aims to explore the industry's future in this uncertain environment and how it can support the global economy.

• Seminar Objectives: The seminar will examine the future energy landscape, oil and financial markets, oil production capacity expansion, and technology and the environment. It also includes a special session on food security and biofuels, highlighting the potential impacts of biofuel production on developing countries.

• Participants and Structure: The seminar will feature around 700 participants, including ministers, energy executives, academics, and media representatives. Each session will be chaired by an OPEC Minister and include a keynote speaker. The four main sessions will be complemented by a panel discussion on petroleum for sustainable development.

• Awards and Recognition: Three awards will be presented at the seminar:

  • The OPEC Award for outstanding contributions to the petroleum industry.
  • A posthumous OPEC Special Award for Prof Thomas Walde, a scholar in energy and mineral law.
  • The OPEC Award for Journalism, introduced in 2009 to honor journalists and analysts who provide balanced reporting on the oil market and the plight of developing countries.

• Historical Context: The seminar is part of a long-standing series that began in 2001. The first seminar focused on the global energy balance, while the second and third seminars addressed interdependence and new energy era challenges, respectively. The fourth seminar continues this tradition, with a focus on stability and sustainability.

Key Information

• Location: Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria.
• Date: March 18-19, 2009.
• Organizers: OPEC, with support from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID).
• Themes:
  • Future energy scene
  • Oil and financial markets
  • Oil production capacity expansion
  • Technology and environment
  • Food security and biofuels
• Keynote Speakers:
  • Gholamhossein Nozari (Iran)
  • Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi (UAE)
  • Ali I Naimi (Saudi Arabia)
  • Terje Riis-Johansen (Norway)
• Special Session: A session on Food security — implications of an accelerated biofuels production will be hosted by OFID and will include a presentation of a joint study with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis.
• Participants:
  • OPEC Ministers
  • Non-OPEC producers
  • International energy organizations (e.g., IEA, IEA)
  • International oil companies
  • Academics and media representatives
• Event Importance: The seminar is described as “of paramount importance to us all” by OPEC Secretary General Abdalla Salem El-Badri, as it brings together key decision-makers to discuss the long-term future of the energy sector and its role in sustainable development.

Conclusion

The Fourth OPEC International Seminar represents a critical step in OPEC's ongoing efforts to promote open dialogue, market stability, and sustainable development. With a focus on both immediate and long-term challenges, it aims to provide a platform for informed discussions and insights that will guide the energy industry into the future. The event also highlights OPEC's commitment to addressing global issues, such as climate change, poverty, and food security, through energy-related policies and cooperation.