VOL. XXXV

NO. 47

24-AUGUST-1992

OPEC

Ping Appointed Gabon Energy Minister

Mr. Jean Ping has been appointed as Gabon's Minister of Mines, Energy andHydraulics, replacing Mr. Augustin Hervo-Akendengue. Mr. Ping had held the sameportfolio from 1990 to early 1991, but was replaced at the time because he losthis seat in the 1990 National Assembly elections which barred him from holding acabinet post for 18 months.