A discussion with His Excellency Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, Secretary General of OPEC

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program is pleased to host His Excellency Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to discuss OPEC’s World Oil Outlook 2016.

The event will begin with opening remarks by H.E. Barkindo, followed by a presentation of the World Oil Outlook 2016 by Dr. Jorge Leon Arellano, Energy Demand Specialist of the OPEC Research Division. The report addresses OPEC’s outlook for medium and long-term oil supply, demand, and downstream out to 2040, including their view on the challenges and opportunities for the oil industry. This World Oil Outlook sees opportunities presented by a growing global population, and economic growth in developing countries leading to an increase in energy demand, but also comes at a time of continue uncertainty in the oil market.

Following a presentation on the World Oil Outlook 2016, Sarah Ladislaw, Director and Senior Fellow, Energy and National Security Program, will moderate a conversation on oil market trends between H.E. Barkindo and John Hess, CEO of Hess Corporation and CSIS Trustee. Please join us for this timely and important discussion.

Registration is required.