VOL. XLVI

No 3

20-January-2003

QATAR

Ivanhoe Plans To Incorporate Japanese Partner Into Proposed GTL Project

Canadas Ivanhoe Energy on 6 January announced plans to incorporate GTL Japan Corporation (GTLJ) into its proposed gas-to-liquids (GTL) project in Qatar, with the Japanese firm taking a 5% stake once a contract for the project is signed. GTLJ is 100% owned by a subsidiary of Ivanhoe. The Japanese firm will be assigned the task of inviting Japanese companies specializing in refining and...