OPEC Elects Ademola Adeyemi-Bero As President And Eng. Adeeb Al-Aama As Alternate For 2025

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) held its 189th Ordinary Meeting, where it elected new leadership for 2025. The meeting expressed gratitude to Marcel Abeke, the outgoing President and Gabonese Republic's Minister of Petroleum, for his leadership in 2024. This appreciation was highlighted in a press release issued by OPEC.

During the meeting, Ademola Adeyemi-Bero from Nigeria was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Governors for 2025. Eng. Adeeb Al-Aama from Saudi Arabia was named as the Alternate Chairman for the same year. These appointments reflect OPEC's commitment to strong governance and leadership continuity.

Haitham Al Ghais will continue as Secretary General of OPEC for another three years starting from 1 August 2025. The Conference acknowledged his significant contributions over recent years, alongside the dedicated staff at the Secretariat. This decision underscores OPEC's confidence in his leadership abilities.

The Conference also reviewed reports from both the Secretary General and the Economic Commission Board (ECB). These reports covered various internal matters crucial to OPEC's operations. Such reviews ensure that OPEC remains informed about economic trends affecting its member countries.

The next Ordinary Meeting is scheduled for 28 May 2025. Additionally, September 2025 will mark two significant anniversaries: 65 years since OPEC's founding in Baghdad and 60 years since its Secretariat moved to Vienna. These milestones highlight OPEC's long-standing influence in global energy markets.

An update on the upcoming 9th OPEC International Seminar was also provided during the meeting. Scheduled for 9-10 July 2025 in Vienna, this seminar is recognised as a major global forum for discussing challenges and opportunities within the oil and energy sectors.

The Seminar offers a platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas and strategies, addressing both current issues and future prospects in energy production and consumption worldwide.

With inputs from WAM