7th OPEC International Seminar

Question- At which of the following places the 7th OPEC International Seminar was organized on 20-21 June 2018?
(a) Vienna
(b) Abu Dhabi
(c) New York
(d) Moscow
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • On 20-21 June, 20187th OPEC International Seminar was organized in Vienna (Austria).
  • The main theme of this International Seminar was – “Petroleum-Cooperation for a Sustainable Future”.
  • The Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan lead an official Indian delegation to participate in the Seminar.
  • It is notable that India’s engagement with OPEC is important as India sources about 82% of crude oil, 75% of natural gas and 97% of LPG from OPEC member countries.
  • Energy Ministers from all the OPEC countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran as well as Russia, China, Oman participated in the Conference.

Reference:
https://www.opecseminar.org
http://www.opec.org/opec_web/en/4750.htm
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintHindiRelease.aspx?relid=72789
http://pibarchive.nic.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?relid=180031