VOL. XXXI

NO. 17

1-FEBRUARY-1988

OMAN

Oman to Develop Gas Production Plants

Oman is planning to spend a total of RD6mn ($15.5mn) this year on thedevelopment of three gas production plants to increase the utilization of thecountry's gas resources and reduce dependence on fuel oil. The government willcarry out a preliminary study for the project at a cost of RO275,000 ($714,285)over the next five months, on the basis of which the technical andorganizational options will be determined.

Meanwhile, the...