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OPEC Chief “Urges Members To Reject” Anti-Fossil Fuel Deals

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Professor Aniebiet Inyang Ntui

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Haitham al-Ghais

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In a leaked letter, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais urged member countries to reject any agreement reached at COP 28 that targets fossil fuels “instead of emissions.” The letter, dated December 6th, expresses concern about the draft agreement currently being negotiated, stating that it contains “undue and disproportionate pressure against fossil fuels.” The authenticity of the letter was confirmed by a high-level source from an OPEC member state with access to it.
“...proactively reject any text or formula...pressure against fossil fuels may reach a tipping point with irreversible consequences...it would be unacceptable that politically motivated campaigns put our people’s prosperity and future at risk”
The draft agreement includes various options, ranging from phasing out all fossil fuels to no language on the topic. OPEC members oppose strong language on phasing out fossil fuels. Negotiations are currently focused on the language surrounding fossil fuels, with the final agreement expected to be reached before COP 28 ends on December 12th.
Sources;
https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/10102d79-f393-4c15-ae32-7cf04732915e#/


https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/opec-chief-urges-members-reject-any-cop28-deal-that-targets-fossil-fuels-2023-12-08/


https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/08/opec-rails-against-fossil-fuel-phase-out-at-cop28-in-leaked-letters




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