World Petroleum Council (WPC) is the world's premier global oil and gas forum and is the only international organization representing all aspects of the petroleum sector. The WPC was established in 1933 with the intent to promote the management of the world's petroleum resources for the benefit of mankind.
2008 marked the 75th anniversary of the organization. The WPC's prime function is to catalyse and facilitate dialogue among stakeholders, both internal and external to the petroleum industry on key technical, social, environmental and management issues in order to contribute towards seeking solutions to those issues.
World Petroleum Council, with 63 member countries is an international organization that provides a forum for global energy issues and promotes the management of the world’s petroleum resources for the benefit of mankind.
Young professionals and youth have been on the WPC’s agenda for the qualities young people offer, such as active thinking, innovative potential and the need to retain young professionals in the industry to drive future technological development.
The World Petroleum Council (WPC) aware of the importance of providing young professionals and students with the significant role they deserve, promoted creation of a Youth Committee gathering young representatives from its member countries.
