​The Research Division is responsible for a continuous programme of research, designed to meet the requirements of the  Organization and its  Member Countries, with  particular  emphasis  on  energy  and  related  matters.  It  consists  of  four Departments, namely, Data Services, Energy Studies, Environmental Matters and Petroleum Studies.

The Research Division is headed by a Director, whose responsibility is to provide guidance for the Division in the overall framework of the Secretariat’s strategy and policy. In this regard, the Director plans, directs and coordinates the research activities of the Departments within the Division.