VOL. XLVI

No 38

22-September-2003

SAUDI ARABIA

Teething Problems Delay Exports From Ras Tanura Condensate Splitter

Saudi Aramcos new 200,000 b/d condensate splitter that came on-stream in August (MEES, 1 September) is continuing to experience teething problems, and the start of oil products exports from it has been delayed by about one month until early October. According to industry sources, the company is having difficulty getting on-specification products from the splitter. Term buyers with...