VOL. XLV

No 5

4 February 2002

SUPPLY/DEMAND

Tighter Asia-Pacific ProductSpecifications Necessitate Middle East ExportUpgrades

The current recession has slowed,but not altered, the Asia-Pacific regions drive towards better qualityproducts, according to Asia Pacific Energy Consulting of Seattle. In the reportAsia-Pacific Product Specifications And The Future Demand Barrel,published this month*, the consultancy says that, most importantly, theAsia-Pacific region will no longer serve as the dumping...