Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 37

13-September-2004

SAUDI ARABIA

Qatif/Abu Safah Production Expansion Under Way

MEES learns from authoritative sources that production expansion from Saudi Arabias onshore Qatif and offshore Abu Safah fields is under way, marking the start of the final stage of the joint development program. Production from Qatif rose from 50,000-75,000 b/d in July to average 100,000 b/d in August. Over the coming months, output will be increased further to reach maximum...