VOL. XLVII

No 12

22-March-2004

LIBYA

Occidental To Open Office In Tripoli To Support Reentry Talks

Occidental Petroleum plans to open an office in Tripoli to support its discussions with the Libyan authorities about re-starting operations in the country after a break of 18 years. Company President Ray Irani met Libyan leader Col Mu'ammar al-Qadhafi for talks in the capital city, according to a company statement of 15 March. Commenting on these meetings, Dr Irani said, Were excited about the...