VOL. XLIII

No. 15

10 April 2000

SAUDI ARABIA

Ten IOCs To Hold Preliminary Talks On Saudi Upstream Projects Before End April

The next step in Saudi Arabias program to involve international oil companies (IOCs) in upstream and integrated gas-based projects and downstream oil development programs will be completed before the end of this month. The Negotiating Committee established by the Supreme Council for Petroleum and Mineral Affairs in February (MEES, 28 February) has sent letters to 10 IOCs...