Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 40

5-Oct-2009

YEMEN

Yemen Evaluating Nine New Oil Discoveries

Yemen will be assessing the commercial viability of nine new oil discoveries made in seven blocks, the Yemen Observer reported on 29 September. Results are expected to be announced next month after the technical studies and surveys are completed, says the newspaper, following an announcement by Yemens Petroleum Exploration and Production Authority (PEPA).

The discoveries were: Alwaia field in Block...