Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 46

15-November-2004

OMAN

ENERGY FINANCE

Oman's Qalhat LNG Seeks Bank Bids For $700Mn Funding

Qalhat LNG in Oman is seeking mandated lead arrangers for $700mn worth of funding for its new third train and applications were due to be submitted last week. Bankers said that they expected the request to attract considerable interest, given the growing appetite for regional financings, particularly in the LNG sector. The Oman government on 16 September signed a...