VOL. XLV

No 40

7-October-2002

ALGERIA

Khelil Outlines Progress On Hydrocarbon Law AsConsultations Continue

Algerian Energy and Mines Minister Chakib Khelil is in the closing stages of presenting the drafthydrocarbon law for formal approval at executive and parliamentary levels. Inan extensive and wide-ranging interview with MEES Editor-in-Chief Walid Khadduri in Osaka, Mr Khelildescribed the final legislative hurdles that the ground-breaking law must clearbefore it gains final approval. Mr Khelil...