Coverage dated July 5, 2022

OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo Dies at Age 63

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Barkindo’s unexpected death came as a surprise to members of the oil and gas world, many of whom describe him as a giant in the industry.

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Oil Price
OPEC Secretary-General Mohammed Barkindo Has Passed (opens Oil Price)
Published Jul 5, 2022
Oil Price's feed description
The secretary-general of OPEC, Mohammed Barkindo, has died suddenly, the group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation said.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
OPEC secretary-general dies, just weeks shy of departure (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Jul 5, 2022
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
The Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has died, Nigerian authorities and the oil cartel announced Wednesday. Only hours before his death, he'd met with Nigeria's president and spoken in defense of the energy industry amid increasing climate change pressure.
NBC Los Angeles
OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo Dies at Age 63 (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Jul 5, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Barkindo’s unexpected death came as a surprise to members of the oil and gas world, many of whom describe him as a giant in the industry.
Deutsche Welle
Nigeria: OPEC's Mohammad Barkindo dies | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jul 5, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo was the secretary general for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Barkindo was in his native Nigeria to attend an energy summit in Abuja.
Digital Journal
OPEC secretary general Barkindo dies unexpectedly at 63 (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jul 5, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
OPEC Secretary General, Nigeria's Mohammad Barkindo, has died unexpectedly at the age of 63, it was announced on Wednesday, leaving the oil cartel without
CNN
OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo dies at 63 (opens CNN)
Published Jul 5, 2022
CNN's feed description
The secretary general of oil producers group OPEC, Mohammad Barkindo, has died, the boss of Nigerian National Petroleum Corp (NNPC) announced on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Times
OPEC secretary-general dies weeks before term ends (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 5, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Mohammad Barkindo, who has led the Vienna-based oil cartel OPEC since 2016, died late Tuesday, Nigerian officials said.
The Brunswick News
OPEC secretary-general is dead, Nigerian officials announce (opens The Brunswick News)
Published Jul 5, 2022
The Brunswick News's feed description
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has died, Nigerian authorities announced Wednesday.
Al Jazeera
OPEC chief Mohammad Barkindo dies in Nigerian capital at 63 (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 5, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Barkindo reportedly died hours after meeting Nigerian leader Buhari and giving main speech at an energy summit in Abuja.
The Times of Israel
OPEC chief Mohammad Barkindo dies aged 63, Nigerian officials announce (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Jul 5, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
No immediate comment from Vienna-based oil cartel; his legacy may be most tied to OPEC entering into an agreement with Russia

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