Photo taken on Sept. 5, 2022 shows the headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Wang Zhou/Xinhua)
This year's seminar, themed "Towards a sustainable and inclusive energy transition," will address key issues and challenges facing the oil and energy industry, including energy transition, energy poverty alleviation, energy security, climate change policies, investment, technology, and innovation.
VIENNA, June 28 (Xinhua) -- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will hold the 8th OPEC International Seminar, its flagship energy event, in Vienna from July 5 to 6.
The two-day seminar will bring together ministers from OPEC member countries and other oil-producing and consuming nations as well as representatives of international organizations, oil and energy companies, academics, and other industry experts.
OPEC secretary general Haitham Al Ghais, Saudi Arabia's energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and UAE energy minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, among others, have been confirmed as speakers at the upcoming event, according to the seminar's official website.
A car is fueled at a gas station in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, Feb. 14, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)
This year's seminar, themed "Towards a sustainable and inclusive energy transition," will feature a slate of high-level roundtables, ministerial sessions, and exhibitions. Participants will address key issues and challenges facing the oil and energy industry, including energy transition, energy poverty alleviation, energy security, climate change policies, investment, technology, and innovation.
"The OPEC International Seminar has an outstanding record for both the caliber of participants and the high level of discussions that take place on the leading issues affecting the energy sector, especially at this critical time in the global industry," Al Ghais said ahead of the seminar.
The current series of OPEC International Seminar was inaugurated in 2001 and provides a platform for high-level discussions and cooperation on key industry issues. The 7th OPEC International Seminar, held in 2018, attracted nearly 1,000 participants from over 50 countries and regions.
Photo taken on June 3, 2015 shows the opening ceremony of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) 's 6th International Seminar at Hofburg Place in Vienna, Austria. (Xinhua/Qian Yi) ■
