VOL. XLNo. 53-February-1997

QATAR

Enron Holds Two-Track Negotiations With Qatar On Gas Supply

MEES learns that the US firm Enron is currently holding two-tracknegotiations with the Qatari authorities regarding the purchase of liquefiednatural gas (LNG). These comprise the option either to go ahead and signagreements by end-March with the Qatar General Petroleum Corporation (QGPC)concerning the projected 5mn ton/year joint venture between the two firms,or to join the Ras Laffan LNG venture by...