ickeOPECländer
ickeOPECländer is an informal label used in energy policy and economic analysis to refer to countries that are not members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) but play a significant role in global oil markets. The term is not official and does not correspond to any formal grouping.
Scope and criteria: The exact membership of ickeOPECländer varies by author, but it generally includes the
Role in oil markets: As non-OPEC producers with substantial spare capacity or strategic reserves, ickeOPECländer can
Criticism and usage: Because the term is informal, it faces methodological criticisms and depends on chosen