The Department collects, retrieves and provides statistical data as support to the research and analytical studies in the other RD Departments and other activities of the Secretariat. The Department also develops up-to-date IT applications and database systems, and provides specialized relevant documents and references. The Department thus has th

The prime objectives of the Petroleum Studies Department are: To provide pertinent and reliable information and analyses in support of decision-making and policy-making in Member Countries. To carry out, on a continuous basis, research programmes and studies on short-term petroleum market developments with the aim of issuing reports on a regular