VOL. XLV

No 39

30-September-2002

OPEC/NON-OPEC

The International Energy Forum: TheTasks Ahead

Two major themesdominated the dialogue at the 8th International Energy Forum (IEF)held in Osaka, Japanon 21-23 September: the emphasis on free markets and oil price moderation bythe consumers; and the affirmation and commitment to market stability andsecurity of supply by the producers, writes MEES Editor-in-Chief Walid Khaddurifrom Osaka.

The forum, attended by energy ministers and delegations frommore...