OPEC sees plenty of downside risks for oil markets in the first half of 2021, its secretary-general said on Sunday, a day before meeting allies led by Russia to discuss output levels for February. Slideshow ( 2 images ) “Amid the hopeful signs, the outlook for the first half of 2021 is very mixed and there are still many downside risks to juggle,” said OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo. He was speaking at a meeting of experts of OPEC and allies, a group known as OPEC+, according to remarks published by OPEC. OPEC+ will meet on Monday. In December, OPEC+ decided to increase production by 0.5 million bpd from January as part of the 2 million bpd gradual rise this year but some members have questioned the need for a further boost due to spreading coronavirus infections. “Given fundamentals are weakening, it would be prudent […]