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According to OPEC, Production Cuts and $12.6 Trillion Are Needed to Revive the Oil Industry

Written by Roberta Souza
Published on 28/11/2020 at 10:50
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According to OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo, investments will be essential to avoid a crisis in the oil sector in the future

During the eighth technical meeting of OPEC, Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo stated that the oil sector experienced a 30% drop in investments, a lower figure than during the 2014-2016 recession. Therefore, to revive the oil industry, US$ 12.6 trillion will be needed to avoid an energy crisis in the future and also to reduce volatility.

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When the COVID-19 pandemic began, production adjustments were negotiated between OPEC member countries and non-members—called OPEC+—which reduced from 9.7 million barrels per day to 7.7 million barrels/day in August, and now to 5.8 million barrels/day for the period from January 2021 to April 2022.

In the economic crisis triggered by the pandemic, measures taken in the production adjustment aim to find a balance between global oil supply and demand.

Mohammad states that the outlook for a vaccine being brought to market has sparked positive and hopeful sentiments in the sector, but still, the countries that signed the cooperation agreement need to maintain production cuts until the infection rate is significantly reduced.

The Secretary General says, “We are facing a resurgence of the pandemic, with new lockdowns in countries and regions. And once again, we must move forward.”

OPEC:

OPEC operates as a cartel of major oil exporters, controlling production volume with the goal of achieving the best prices in the global market. It is responsible for developing geopolitical strategies in oil production and export, as well as controlling sales prices of the product.

Currently, OPEC member countries include Algeria, Angola, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela. Indonesia suspended its membership in January 2009. OPEC’s headquarters is located in Vienna, the capital of Austria.

Roberta Souza

Autora no portal Click Petróleo e Gás desde 2019, responsável pela publicação de mais de 8.000 matérias que somam milhões de acessos, unindo técnica, clareza e engajamento para informar e conectar leitores. Engenheira de Petróleo e pós-graduada em Comissionamento de Unidades Industriais, também trago experiência prática e vivência no setor do agronegócio, o que amplia minha visão e versatilidade na produção de conteúdo especializado. Desenvolvo pautas, divulgo oportunidades de emprego e crio materiais publicitários direcionados para o público do setor. Para sugestões de pauta, divulgação de vagas ou propostas de publicidade, entre em contato pelo e-mail: santizatagpc@gmail.com. Não recebemos currículos

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