Founded by Sheikh Yamani in 1990, the Centre for Global Energy Studies is a leading energy forecasting organization specializing in the analysis of the oil market and the economics and politics of energy. Its expertise lies in the forecasting of oil demand, supply and prices, OPEC policy, the Middle East, Russia and the Former Soviet Union. CGES is well known for its unbiased, in-depth studies and subscription publications. They also offer tailor-made consultancy and hold energy-related events.

The centre closed down in 2014 after 24 years