Take adequate measures for the coordination of the petroleum economic policies of its members.
Take adequate measures for the harmonization of the legal systems in force in the member countries to the extent necessary to enable the Organization to carry out its activity.
Assist members to exchange information and expertise and provide training and employment opportunities for citizens of member countries where such possibilities exist.
Promote cooperation among members in working out solutions to problems facing them in the petroleum industry.
Utilize the member resources and common potentialities in establishing joint projects in various phases of petroleum industry such as may be undertaken by all the members of those of them that my be interested in such projects.