VOL. XXXIV

NO. 23

11-MARCH-1991

Iraq

Iraq's Crude Oil Export Capacity Seriously Damaged

MEES learns from reliable sources that Iraq's crude oil export capacity hasbeen curtailed by more than two-thirds as a result of the damage inflicted sincemid-January, and that extensive damage has been incurred by the southern exportinstallations. It is understood that the PS-1 pumping station south of Zubairwas attacked by air, along with the nearby surface facilities and pipelines. Thestation is the main...