VOL. XXXI

NO. 42

25-JULY-1988

OPEC

Gabon to seek Higher Quota

As a result of new oil discoveries and new fields coming on stream, Gabonintends to seek a higher OPEC quota for next year, according to the Gabonese OilMinister, Mr. Etienne Tchioba. Mr. Tchioba said that the Rabi field will startproduction in May 1989 at a rate of 80,000 b/d, rising to 120,000 b/d in 1990,and that "it is natural that we should ask for a higher quota since ourreserves have risen." lie added that total production could...