On shore gas in Abu Dhabi

This file concerns the Abu Dhabi onshore gas project. It contains correspondence and aide memoires on:

• The failure of negotiations between Abu Dhabi Petroleum Company Limited (ADPC) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and ADNOC's decision to continue with the gas project alone
• Concerns that the breakdown in talks will affect ADPC's oil operations, and UK commercial and other interests in Abu Dhabi