Oil affairs in Abu Dhabi

This file concerns oil affairs in Abu Dhabi. It contains correspondence and media reports on:

• The question of whether to lower oil prices, following a fall in exports and revenue and the decision of Abu Dhabi Petroleum Company Limited (ADPC) and Abu Dhabi Marine Areas Limited (ADMA) to reduce their liftings
• Proposals for further investment in offshore schemes, including for offshore gas production
• Relations between the government and the oil companies, and in particular the question of Abu Dhabi's future participation demands
• Plans for the construction of an export refinery
• Forecasts of the oil productivity capacity of various producer countries
• The effects of the falling world demand for oil on Abu Dhabi's financial position
• The award of the contract to manage the Abu Dhabi National Tanker Company's fleet to Denholm Ship Management Limited
• An agreement between Bangladesh and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) for the supply of crude oil
• The changing views of UAE Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Mana Al Otaiba
• The possibility of the Japanese Oil Development Company Limited increasing its share of ADMA
• Abu Dhabi's relations with the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
• Notes on the oil companies operating in Abu Dhabi
• The difficulties of reporting on oil affairs