VOL. XLIII

No. 19

8-May-2000

IRAN

NIOC Lines Up Nine International Companies To Undertake Iranian Gas Plan Study

The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has selected nine international petroleum companies to undertake a study of Iranian gas supply and demand prospects for the next 25 years, as a first step in creating a coordinated, long-term national gas strategy (MEES, 10 January).

MEES understands that while a contract for the study has not been signed, work is expected to begin soon. It will...