VOL. XXXVI

NO. 47

23-AUGUST-1993

IRAN

Perspectives For Shell's Gas/Oil Involvement In Iran

In its initial stage, the recent agreement between Shell and the NationalIranian Oil Company (NIOC) provides only for a six-month joint study regardingthe development of Iran's offshore North Pars gasfield (MEES, 7 June); but thiscould lead to further collaboration between the two parties on later stages ofthe project, MEES understands.

The letter of understanding concluded between NIOC and Shell Exploration...