VOL. XLIII

No. 32

7 August 2000

IRAQ

Iraqi Production Falls In July But Is Expected To Rise Significantly In August

MEES understands that while Iraqi oil production fell slightly in July, mainly due to marketing difficulties for sour crudes in the Mediterranean during the early part of the month, the Iraqi authorities are planning to increase exports significantly in August. It is understood that Iraqs State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) is sold out for August and has finalized a full lifting...