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OAPEC symposium in Riyadh focuses on cutting emissions in oil industries
OAPEC and Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry opened a symposium in Riyadh on October 14.
The two-day event focuses on cutting carbon emissions from downstream petroleum industries, which process oil and make petroleum products.
The discussions come as these industries face pressure to meet demand while improving efficiency and reducing emissions.
Speakers highlighted carbon capture, artificial intelligence and carbon recycling as tools for managing emissions and improving efficiency.
They also said energy security and affordability must be considered when countries choose ways to cut emissions.
Government, industry and academic representatives are meeting to exchange expertise and practical ideas, with the symposium scheduled to continue through October 15 alongside the World Petroleum Congress.
OAPEC opened the third edition of its symposium on reducing carbon emissions in downstream petroleum industries in Riyadh.
The symposium is being held on 14 and 15 October 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center.
OAPEC is organizing the event with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, alongside the 25th World Petroleum Congress.
Participants are discussing practical ways to cut emissions, including carbon capture and artificial intelligence.
OAPEC Secretary-General Khalid Al-Otaibi said balanced policies, effective technologies and sustainable investment could help meet demand while improving efficiency and reducing emissions.
- Who
- The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy are organizing the symposium. Government, industry, academic and research representatives are participating.
- What
- The third edition of a symposium on pathways to reduce carbon emissions in downstream petroleum industries.
- When
- 14 and 15 October 2026.
- Where
- Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- To exchange expertise and discuss practical solutions for reducing emissions in downstream petroleum industries.
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The third edition of the symposium opened in Riyadh.
The symposium is scheduled to take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center.
- Edition
- Third
- Dates
- 14–15 October 2026
- Venue
- Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, Riyadh
- Organizers
- OAPEC and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy
- Related event
- 25th World Petroleum Congress