The World Petroleum Council (WPC)

General Information

The World Petroleum Council (WPC Energy) is a global energy organization established in 1933 under the name World Petroleum Council (WPC) and renamed World Petroleum Council (WPC Energy) in 2023. Its headquarter is located in London.

The organization comprises 60 member countries, representing 96% of global energy production and consumption.

Following reforms carried out by the World Petroleum Council (WPC Energy) in 2023, substantial changes were introduced to its operational strategy. The organization’s current strategic vision is to achieve sustainable development of cooperation in the energy sector for the benefit of future generations and to promote the efficient use of existing energy resources.

Since 2023, the President of the organization has been Pedro Miras, and the Director General is Burcu Gunal.

Cooperation with World Petroleum Council (WPC)

In the Republic of Azerbaijan, coordination with the organization is carried out by the National Oil Committee, established on 8 July 2005. 

The Chairman of the National Oil Committee is the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

WPC Energy Congress

· The WPC Energy Congress is one of the most prestigious global platforms shaping cooperation and strategic vision in the energy sector. The Congress, which is held every two years, is considered the highest level event of the organization.

· The Congress, first held in London in 1933, has in recent years mainly aimed to explore real solutions that accelerate the energy transition and serve global energy equity.

· Speeches and innovation demonstrations by heads of state and government, ministers, heads of organizations and companies are held at the sessions and exhibition organized within the Congress, as well as discussions reflecting current realities and shaping the policy of the future.

· The 24th World Petroleum Congress (WPC) was held in Calgary, Canada in 2023. The next 25th Congress is planned to be held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2026, and the 26th Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan in 2028.

· The main advantages of the WPC Energy Congress for the host country include improving the country's global energy reputation, establishing cooperation with energy and technology companies, and stimulating the national economy.