VOL. XXXII

NO. 52

2-OCTOBER-1989

LIBYA

Libyan Crude Oil Production Capacity

The question of Libyan crude oil production capacity emerged as an importantissue during the OPEC meeting in Geneva, as the Libyans have been demandingquota parity with Kuwait since last June (MEES, 12 June) and are now insistingon receiving the same adjustment increase as any the Kuwaitis may be awardedunder a new quota agreement.

According to oil industry sources, current Libyan production capacitystands at 1.3mn b/d,...