This paper identifies key determinants that appear to shape OPEC’s quota strategy and implementation. Using econometric estimations, it examines the factors that seem to most influence members’ adherence to their production commitments in the short term and what drives the organization’s quota decisions and level of compliance in the longer term.

Visiting Researcher- Oil & Gas
Philipp is a visiting researcher at KAPSARC, working on the economic and policy aspects of energy supply and trade. Philipp’s…
Philipp is a visiting researcher at KAPSARC, working on the economic and policy aspects of energy supply and trade. Philipp’s work at KAPSARC includes evaluating the effect of preferential trade agreements on energy flows, analysis of OPEC energy policy and deriving insights related to China’s energy policy and its impact on global markets through modeling energy supply sectors.
Expertise
- International economic relations
- Regional and country studies and policy analysis
Publications See all Philipp Galkin’s publications

Assessing Impacts of Global Economic Dynamics on the Saudi Economy and Oil Production: A GVAR Analysis
This paper identifies key determinants that appear to shape OPEC’s quota strategy and implementation. Using…
14th January 2025
Anticipating Trend Shifts in Oil Prices Using the Crude Oil Storage Index
This paper identifies key determinants that appear to shape OPEC’s quota strategy and implementation. Using…
7th January 2025