VOL. XXXVIII

NO. 27

3-APRIL-1995

Financial and Banking News

Regional Financing

Japanese Eximbank Lends $200Mn For Ras Laffan Port Facilities

The Japanese Export Import Bank is to lend $200mn to cover part of theconstruction cost of the Ras Laffan port area in Qatar. The port will be theloading facility for Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The Japaneseloan will cover the Qatari Government's financial contribution to theconstruction costs, while the remainder will come from commercial...