AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE AFRICAN PETROLEUM PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATION (APPA)*

PREAMBLE

Recalling the Resolution of Lagos establishing the African Petroleum Producers' Association CAPPA) adopted in Lagos on 27 January, 1987;

Bearing in mind that hydrocarbon resources are limited and exhaustible;

Recognizing the need for consultation and cooperation in such major areas as exploration, production, refining, petrochemicals, marketing and manpower development in Africa, and

Considering...