VOL. XXXI

NO. 48

5-SEPTEMBER-1988

QATAR

Qatar's Crude Oil Production Averages 293,000 b/d in 1987

The Managing Director of the Qatar General Petroleum Corporation (QGPC),Mr. Jabir alMarri, stated at a press conference held in Doha on 1 Septemberthat Qatar's crude oil production in 1987 averaged 293,000 b/d which is belowthe country's assigned OPEC quota of 299,000 b/d.

As for refining, Mr. Marri noted that the 50,000 b/d refinery at Umm Said iscurrently meeting the country's local requirements of...