VOL. XLI

No. 45

9-November-1998

FSU

AIOC Again Delays MEP Decision While BPs Browne Sees No Reason ToRush

The Azerbaijan International Operating Company (AIOC) has againpostponed a meeting to consider its recommendation for a Main Export Pipeline (MEP) forits future crude oil exports from the Caspian Sea. The consortium had been due to make itsrecommendation on a pipeline route in late October (MEES, 2 November), then asecond deadline was set for 12 November. Now company officials say the...