ABU DHABI BOOSTING OIL PRODUCTION CAPACITY

Quietly and in stages, Abu Dhabi is increasing its oil production capacity in step with several other key producers in the Middle East. Officials of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (Adnoc) say only that the plan is to increase capacity beyond 2 million b/d--about current production. With international oil company partners, Adnoc works onshore as part of Abu Dhabi Co. for Onshore Operations (ADCO) and offshore as part of Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Co. (ADMA-OPCO). In addition, Adnoc holds sole-risk

Dec 2nd, 1991

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