VOL. XLII

No. 27

5-July-1999

QATAR

Short-Term Supply Problems Prompt Korea痴 KOGAS To ReduceLNG Imports For 1999

MEES understands that the Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS)is trying to cut back on its import commitments for 1999 and has contacted atleast four LNG suppliers in order to reduce the number of cargoes scheduledunder annual delivery programs. A short-term supply predicament sparked by lowofftake on behalf of Korea痴 state electricity company Kepco is behind thedownsizing effort. The...