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OPEC Chief Warns of ‘Energy Chaos’ Amid Debate Over Fossil Fuels

Gulshan Kumar
Last updated: 2023/09/15 at 4:35 PM
By Gulshan Kumar 2 years ago
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In a resounding statement, OPEC’s highest-ranking official has issued a stark warning against the hasty abandonment of fossil fuels, firmly pushing back against recent statements made by the global energy watchdog. Secretary-General Haitham Al-Ghais, in a statement delivered on September 14, emphasized that a precipitous move away from hydrocarbons could precipitate an unprecedented energy crisis, potentially leading to dire consequences for global economies and the livelihoods of billions.

This stern response follows remarks made on September 13 by the International Energy Agency (IEA), which suggested that oil demand might reach a plateau in the current decade as consumers increasingly pivot toward renewable energy sources to avert the looming specter of catastrophic climate change. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol noted that the world might be witnessing the initial stages of the fossil fuel era’s decline.

The ongoing clash represents yet another chapter in the verbal skirmishes between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the IEA. The IEA, based in Paris, has previously criticized Saudi Arabia and its allies within OPEC+ for potentially stoking inflationary pressures by driving up fuel prices.

Additionally, the IEA has characterized the OPEC+ coalition, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, as a “formidable challenge” to the stability of oil markets, which have already faced significant disruptions due to Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine.

This debate over the future of fossil fuels and the energy landscape underscores the complexities and competing interests within the global energy arena, with far-reaching implications for economies, climate policies, and the livelihoods of people around the world.

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