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报告摘要

OPEC Summary

Core Content

The document provides an overview of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), including its structure, membership, key personnel, upcoming events, and a special focus on Nigeria's petroleum sector and environmental issues. It also includes an article by the OPEC Secretary General, Dr Ali Rodriguez Araque, on the future of the international oil market, and a commentary on global responsibility in addressing poverty and environmental challenges.

Main Points

OPEC Overview

Established in 1960: Founded in Baghdad by five founding members: Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela.
Membership: Includes six full members: Qatar (1961), Indonesia (1962), Libya (1962), UAE (1967), Algeria (1969), and Nigeria (1971). Ecuador and Gabon were members but left in 1992 and 1995 respectively.
Aims: To coordinate and unify petroleum policies, secure fair and stable prices, ensure efficient and regular supply, and provide fair returns on investments.
Headquarters: Located in Vienna, Austria.
Contact Information:
- Email: prid@opec.org and opecna@opec.org
- Website: http://www.opec.org
- Subscription: ATS 850 (€ 61.77) for 12 issues.

Key Personnel

Secretary General: Dr Ali Rodriguez Araque
Research Division Director: Dr Adnan Shihab-Eldin (newly appointed)
Other Key Officials:
- Head, Energy Studies Department: Dr Rezki Lounnas
- Head, Petroleum Market Analysis Department: Dr Muhammad A Al Tayyeb
- Head, PR & Information Department: Farouk U Muhammed, mni
- Head, Administration & Human Resources Department: Senussi J Senussi
- Legal Officer: Dolores Dobarro

Upcoming Events

Berlin, Germany: Competing for Household Customers in the Power Market (October 24–25, 2001)
London, UK: 22nd Oil & Money Conference (October 29–30, 2001)
Manama, Bahrain: Petrotech 2001 (October 29–31, 2001)
Casablanca, Morocco: First CEN SAD Energy and Natural Resources Investment Summit (November 1–2, 2001)
London, UK: Transformation of Norway's Oil and Gas Industry (November 1–2, 2001)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: New Opportunities in Saudi Arabia's Energy Services Industry (November 5–7, 2001)
Nassau, Bahamas: Training course on World Fiscal Systems for Oil & Gas (November 5–9, 2001)
Noorwijk Aan Zee, Netherlands: 16th Annual European Autumn Gas Conference (November 6–7, 2001)
Rome, Italy: Iran: Future Directions and Opportunities (November 14–15, 2001)
Milan, Italy: Financing Strategies to Win Market Share in Italy's Liberalizing Power Market (November 13–14, 2001)
Houston, TX, USA: Overview of the Oil, Gas and Power Business (November 13–15, 2001)
Brussels, Belgium: 2nd Annual European Renewables Summit (November 20–21, 2001)
Madrid, Spain: European Power Market: Strategies for Profitable Investment (November 26–27, 2001)

Key Articles and Commentary

Commentary: Towards a Fairer World

Main Message: Industrialized nations, particularly the US, must take responsibility for global poverty and environmental issues.
Criticism of the Kyoto Protocol: OPEC opposes the Protocol due to its potential to depress oil demand and cause financial losses.
Environmental Responsibility: Nigeria is highlighted as a country actively working to reduce gas flaring, aiming for zero by 2008.
Call for Global Cooperation: The article emphasizes the need for all nations to collaborate to address global challenges, including poverty and environmental degradation.

Forum: OPEC and the International Oil Market in the Near Future

Economic Outlook: Despite a global economic slowdown, medium and long-term prospects for the oil industry remain positive.
Demand Growth: OPEC forecasts a 1.7% increase in global oil demand to 77.0 million barrels per day (mb/d) by the end of 2001.
Supply Outlook: Non-OPEC supply is expected to average 49.1 mb/d in 2001, while OPEC's combined excess capacity is around 2 mb/d.
Future Production: OPEC's output is projected to increase by 6 mb/d by 2005, driven by expansion schemes and exploration in deep offshore areas.
Challenges to Price Stability:
- US refining and distribution bottlenecks.
- High taxation on refined products in the EU.
- High maritime transportation costs.
- Speculation in futures markets, which can distort prices.

Nigeria Profile

Focus: Highlighted as a key OPEC member with a vibrant oil and gas industry.
Visit by PRID Head: Farouk U Muhammed, mni, conducted a country profile visit in April 2001, visiting Kano and Lagos.
Key Contacts:
- Dr Rilwanu Lukman (former OPEC Secretary General, now Presidential Adviser)
- Jackson Gaius-Obaseki (Group Managing Director of NNPC)
- Ndu Ughamadu (General Manager of Group Public Affairs Division)
NNPC and Nigeria LNG: Positive engagement with Nigerian officials and staff.

OPEC Fund News

Highlights recent loans and grants provided by the OPEC Fund for International Petroleum Development.

Other Sections

Editorial Policy: The OPEC Bulletin is published by the PR & Information Department and does not reflect official OPEC views.
Contributors: Welcomes original contributions on energy industry aspects, including technical, financial, and environmental topics.
Advertising Rates: Details available in the magazine for advertising in OPEC member countries.
Order Form: Instructions for subscriptions and single orders for OPEC publications.

Conclusion

OPEC remains committed to maintaining market stability, promoting investment, and addressing global energy and environmental challenges. The document underscores the importance of international cooperation and highlights the need for all nations, including the US, to take responsibility for their actions in the context of global issues such as poverty and climate change. It also emphasizes the role of OPEC in supporting the development of the oil and gas industry, particularly in emerging economies.

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