OPEC

OPEC

1. Subdivision and Hierarchy

   • Currently 12 member countries
     • However
       • The OPEC Statute distinguishes between the Founder Members and Full Members
     • Algeria
       • Angola
         • Ecuador
           • Iran
             • Iraq
               • Kuwait
                 • Libya
                   • Nigeria
                     • Qatar
                       • Saudi Arabia
                         • United Arab Emirates
                           • Venezuela
   • Secretariat
     • Secretary General
       • Office of the secretary general
         • Legal office
           • Research division
             • Support services division

2. Main functions of each area

   • The executive organ of the OPEC, located in Vienna, headquarters of the Organization, in accordance with the provisions of the OPEC Statute.
   • The legally authorized representative of the Organization for 3 years: HE Abdalla Salem El-Badri
   • It has the responsibility of providing legal advice to the Secretary General and evaluates legal issues of concern to the Organization: Ms. Asma Muttawa
   • He is responsible for a continuous programme of research; Data Services, Energy Studies and Petroleum Studies: Dr. Omar S. Abdul-Hamid
   • He has the responsibility of providing the required infrastructure and services to the entire Secretariat in support of its programmes.

3. Relation to countries/other international institution

   • The Statute stipulates that “any country with a substantial net export of crude petroleum, which has may become a Full Member of the Organization, if accepted by a majority of three-fourths of Full Members” The Statute further provides for Associate Members which are not full membership, but are admitted under such special conditions.