VOL. XLI

No. 05

2-February-1998

QATAR

Qatar Moves Ahead With Grassroots Petrochemical Ventures DespiteAsian Economic Woes

MEES Executive Editor Walid Khadduri, who recently visited Qatar, reviews the latestdevelopments in that country's fast-growing petrochemical and refining industries.

Having just completed major expansions to its fertilizer and petrochemical industries,the state-owned Qatar General Petroleum Corporation (QGPC) is now proceeding with newjoint ventures valued at over $2.5bn in...