Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVIII

No 9

28-February-2005

OMAN

Sohar Fertilizer Plant Signs Gas Supply Agreement

Sohar International Urea and Chemical Industries (SIUCI) on 18 February signed an agreement with the Omani government for natural gas feedstock for the companys planned fertilizer complex, to be located in the Sohar Industrial Port area. The agreement provides for the supply of 1 trillion cubic meters of gas over a 25-year period, or 1mn cfd, at a discounted price. The $650mn...