Two UAE gas companies merge, combining gas production

Two gas subsidiaries of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) have merged, combining their gas production in the United Arab Emirates, OPEC's news agency reported Tuesday. Abu Dhabi Gas Co. and Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. merged.

April 24, 2001

By the OGJ Online Staff

HOUSTON, Apr. 24 -- Two gas subsidiaries of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) have merged, combining their gas production in the United Arab Emirates, OPEC's news agency reported Tuesday.

ADNOC said the Abu Dhabi Gas Co. (ATHEER) and Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) merged. GASCO will assume control of operations effective Apr. 28.

ATHEER was established in 1999 with ADNOC holding 100% interest. GASCO has overseen the emirate's gas production since 1980.