Omicron worries disrupt World Petroleum Congress after energy ministers from eight countries bow out of summit
A view of a quiet registration desk for the World Petroleum Congress in Houston, Texas, US on December 5, 2021.
It was expected to feature officials from countries including Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, India and the United States discussing the role of new technologies and low-carbon strategies. The conference will proceed and replacements for some speakers are being sought, a spokesperson said.Climate crisis and virus
OPEC, the oil producing nations group, last week agreed to continue its gradual relaxation of oil production curbs, but cautioned it could reverse itself if the coronavirus reduces fuel demand.
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