VOL. XLII

No. 09

1-March-1999

EGYPT

Egyptian Oil And Gas Production Remains Steady In 1998, NetOil Trade Falls By 87%

Egypts oil, gas and condensate output remained steady in1998 averaging 54.47mn metric tons compared to 54.52mn tons in 1997, accordingto the February issue of al-Bitrul magazine published by the EgyptianGeneral Petroleum Corporation (EGPC). The 1998 output figure comprises: (a)41,011,000 tons (approximately 820,220 b/d) of crude oil, down 0.7% from41,312,000 tons (around 826,240...