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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
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Effective from January 1983

The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
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Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)

Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
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Effective from May 1983

Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
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Effective from August 1983

The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
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Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)

Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
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Effective from March 1983

The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
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Effective from October 1997

Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)

The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc

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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
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Effective from April 1984

Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
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Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)

Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:

* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).

Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
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Effective from July 2001

Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
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Effective from August 1989

Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCRM: Criminal Activity
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Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
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Effective from May 1991

Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
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Effective from December 2007

Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
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Effective from August 1986

Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
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Effective from May 2007

Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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Effective from September 2006

Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
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Effective from June 2000

Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
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Effective from August 2006

Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)

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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
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Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
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Effective from January 1999

Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
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Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.

(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
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Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
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Effective from August 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
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Effective From October 1999

Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
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Effective from April 1984

Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
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Effective from February 1984

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
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Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
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Effective from May 2000

Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
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Effective from November 1984

Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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Effective from August 1996

Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
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Effective from March 1993

Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
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Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
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Effective from October 1997

Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
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Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)

Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
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Effective from July 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
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Effective from June 1984

Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
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Effective from September 2008

Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
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Effective from November 1995

Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
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Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
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Effective from June 1995

Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
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Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
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Effective from January 1983

Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
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EXCHANGE OPERATIONS

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Effective from January 1983

Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
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Effective from October 1999

Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
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Effective from January 1983

A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)

The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
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Effective from January 1983

Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
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Effective from January 1985

The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
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Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)

People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
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Effective from January 1983

The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
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Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
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Effective from March 1995

The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)

The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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00HANOI899VIETNAM: PREPARING FOR APEC ENERGY MINISTERS MEETING
[...] ACCORDING TO THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY (MOI),MINISTER DANG VU CHU WILL LEAD VIETNAM'S DELEGATION TO THE MAY 10-12 APEC ENERGY MINISTERS CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO. (NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT OF VIETNAM DOES NOT HAVE A MINISTRY OF ENERGY. CERTAIN FUNCTIONS ARE DELEGATED TO OTHER MINISTRIES OR TO STAT [...]
2000-04-28 08:40:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ECIN EPET VM APEC
00HARARE4941MUGABE DISCUSSES FUEL AND PAN-AFRICAN UNITY IN TRIPOLI
[...] (C) IN A SEPTEMBER 5 CONVERSATION WITH THE AMBASSADOR, FORMER COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY MINISTER -- AND MUGABE CONFIDANT -- NATHAN SHAMUYARIRA PROVIDED A SHORT READOUT OF PRESIDENT MUGABE'S VISIT TO TRIPOLI THE WEEK OF AUGUST 28. ACCORDING TO SHAMUYARIRA (WHO WAS PART OF THE ZIMBABWEAN DELEGATIO [...]
2000-09-06 14:15:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET ECON ZI
00HARARE5350GOVERNMENT CONTINUES STOPGAP FUEL ACQUISITION
[...] (SBU) ACCORDING TO PRESS REPORTING, THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE SIGNED A ZIM$2.5 BILLION (APPROXIMATELY USD 50 MILLION) LINE OF CREDIT WITH PRETRONAS, THE MALAYSIAN OIL COMPANY. MOTOR FUELS WILL BE SUPPLIED TO THE COUNTRY OVERLAND, BY RAIL AND ROAD, BY ENGEN. THE MALAYSIAN COMPANY, WHICH HAS [...]
2000-09-22 10:24:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EIND PGOV AMGT ZI
00HARARE5364GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE NOTIFIED ON EXCHANGE
[...] PER REFTEL INSTRUCTION, EMBOFF REACHED GOZ FOREIGN MINISTER STANISLAUS MUDENGE BY TELEPHONE ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2000 AT 11:45 A.M. LOCAL TIME AND INFORMED THE MINISTER OF THE PLANNED EXCHANGE OF OIL FROM U.S. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE. MUDENGE THANKED US FOR THE INFORMATION BUT OTHERWISE HAD N [...]
2000-09-25 15:09:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG ECON PREL ZI
00HARARE5397ZIMBABWE BANK DIRECTOR PROVIDES SOME HOPE FOR MORE STEADY FUEL SUPPLIES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: DCM AND POLOFF CALLED ON GIDEON GONO, DIRECTOR OF THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF ZIMBABWE (CBZ),SEPTEMBER 25 TO GET AN UPDATE ON ZIMBABWE'S FUEL SITUATION. AS REPORTED REF B, THE CBZ, AND GONO PERSONALLY, HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN KEEPING FUEL FLOWING INTO ZIMBABWE UNDER THE MOST ARDUO [...]
2000-09-26 14:04:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALEPET PREL PINR ECON SENV ZI SA
00KINSHASA8385WEEKLY ECONOMIC REPORT - WEEK OF DECEMBER 11 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Gasoline and diesel prices rose on December 11, and public transportation fares went up 50 percent on the 13th. Kinshasa's motor fuel supplies were adequate but the GDRC twice closed service stations without providing advance notice, causing confusion. The Congolese franc weakene [...]
2000-12-18 15:35:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EPET EMIN KSAC AMGT PREL CG
00KINSHASA8558WEEKLY ECONOMIC REPORT - WEEK OF DECEMBER 18 - DECEMBER 24
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Gasoline and diesel supplies were adequate in Kinshasa, though reports that current supplies are noxious persisted. The Congolese franc weakened on the parallel market to about 142 Congolese francs per US dollar. The GDRC held a week-long workshop on the conditions of state-owned [...]
2000-12-26 15:09:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EPET EMIN KSAC AMGT PREL CG
00STATE229666TALKING POINTS ON IRAQI SUSPENSION OF OIL EXPORTS
[...] BACKGROUND: ON DECEMBER 1, IRAQ SUSPENDED OIL EXPORTS WHICH FUND THE UN OPERATED OIL-FOR-FOOD PROGRAM. IT DID SO EVEN THOUGH THE SECURITY COUNCIL AGREED TO ALLOW SHIPMENTS TO CONTINUE UNTIL UN OFFICIALS COULD CONCLUDE A PRICING MECHANISM THAT REFLECTS A FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR IRAQ'S DECEMBER [...]
2000-12-04 18:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG PREL IZ
01ABUJA1529NIGERIA: AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH SPECIAL ADVISOR
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Howard F. Jeter; Reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: On June 22 Ambassador Jeter, DOE Energy Advisor, and Econoff (notetaker) met in Abuja with Special Advisor to the President for Petroleum Affairs and Energy, Dr. Rilwanu Lukman. Dr. Lukman indicated [...]
2001-06-29 15:05:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EINV PGOV NI OIL
01ABUJA1624NIGERIA: MEETING WITH SPECIAL ADVISOR FOR PETROLEUM RILWANU LUKMAN--DOWNSTREAM DEREGULATION STILL ON TRACK; REFINERY REHABILITATION MISHANDLED
[...] Classified by Ambassador Howard Jeter for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) Summary: On June 22 Ambassador Jeter, DOE Energy Advisor Brodman, and Econoff Flook (notetaker) met in Abuja with Special Advisor to the President for Petroleum Affairs and Energy, Dr. Rilwanu Lukman. During t [...]
2001-07-10 12:40:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET ELAB ECON NI
01ABUJA2511OBASANJO TO RELEASE 1.2 BILLION EXCESS CRUDE
[...] (C) Summary: During a September 26 Council of State meeting, President Obasanjo and state governors resolved their highly publicized squabble over the fate of excess oil revenues. In exchange for the governors accepting a partial allocation of 1.2 billion USD, Obasanjo agreed to eliminate t [...]
2001-10-03 10:58:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON EPET EFIN
01ABUJA3201NIGERIA: ENDGAME ON GAS FLARING
[...] (C) Summary: Minister of State for the Environment Imeh Okopido has enlisted the World Bank, the Government of Norway and environmentalists from around the world to support his position over the issue of gas flaring in Nigeria. Okopido,s personal crusade is to advance the deadline to end gas f [...]
2001-12-13 16:07:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET SENV PGOV NI
01ABUJA3227NIGERIA: U.S.-U.K. TEAM RAISES VOLUNTARY PRINCIPLES ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND SECURITY WITH OIL COMPANIES AND GON
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Howard F. Jeter; Reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (C) Summary: A joint delegation from the British Foreign Office and the State Department met Nigerian government officials and oil company representatives from November 26-28 in Lagos and Abuja to discuss implementa [...]
2001-12-19 08:25:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPHUM EPET PREL NI
01ABUJA997 Revenue Sharing and Resource Control
[...] (U) In the interests of de-mystifying what is for everyone, Nigerians included, an extremely convoluted federal revenue-sharing system, Embassy offers the following summary explanation to help define the issues at stake in the resource control lawsuit being heard in the Nigerian Supreme Court. [...]
2001-05-04 17:38:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EPET PGOV PINS NI
02ABUJA122NIGERIA: STRIKE HAS LIMITED IMPACT DURING FIRST
[...] (U) Summary: As of 1:30 pm Nigeria Time (7:30 am EST),the Nigerian Labour Congress, general strike was most effective in Lagos (Lagos septel). Although showing slightly less than normal activity, Abuja has not been greatly affected by the strike. However, there was substantial compliance in [...]
2002-01-16 17:28:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ELAB EPET EFIN ECON NI SCOI
02ABUJA1636NIGERIA: BAKASSI MAY LEAD TO CONFLICT
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Tensions between Nigeria and Cameroon are rising in anticipation of the ICJ's ruling on the Bakassi dispute. Many observers expect a ruling before the Court's summer recess begins in July. The Nigerian public is not ready to hear that Bakassi belongs to Cameroon. Elections loom. S [...]
2002-05-31 16:21:00Embassy AbujaSECRETPREL MOPS PBTS EPET CM NI ICJ
02ABUJA1814NIGERIA: NSA MOHAMMED REMARKS ON SAO TOME
[...] (S/NF) Regional Affairs Counselor raised Nigeria's relations with Sao Tome and Principe (STP) with National Security Advisor Aliyu Mohammed last week. While Mohammed did not talk expansively, he stated that the bilateral relationship was friendly and good. He gave no indication of any strain, [...]
2002-06-19 15:03:00Embassy AbujaSECRET//NOFORNPREL EPET TP NI
02ABUJA2326NIGERIA: LETTER FROM CHEVRON NIGERIA: ESCRAVOS
[...] Ambassador Jeter received the following letter from Chevron Nigeria Limited, signifying the end of the occupation of Chevron's Escravos storage facility by Ugborodo women in Delta State: Begin Text END OF OCCUPATION OF ESCRAVOS TANK FARM BY UGBORODO WOMEN =Salutations We are [...]
2002-08-05 19:06:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PGOV EPET SOCI NI
02ABUJA2438 TOP OIL ADVISORS ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT ENERGY FUTURE
[...] (SBU) Summary: On July 25 Assistant Secretary Kansteiner and Ambassador Jeter discussed oil and gas issues with Dr. Rilwanu Lukman, Obasanjo's Special Advisor on Petroleum and Energy, and the current President of OPEC. Lukman denied rumors that Nigeria will leave OPEC under alleged U.S. pres [...]
2002-08-21 17:41:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET ETRD PREL NI
02ABUJA2665NIGERIA: U.S. OIL EXECUTIVES TELL SENATOR BINGAMAN
[...] (C) Summary: On August 31, Senator Bingaman (D-New Mexico) met representatives of the three largest Nigerian-based U.S. oil companies (ChevronTexaco, Conoco, and ExxonMobile) to discuss natural gas flaring in Nigeria. The oil executives stated that efforts to halt gas flaring have been hamst [...]
2002-09-13 09:07:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALOREP EPET SENV ECON PGOV NI
02ABUJA2686 SUBJECT: NIGERIA: USTDA VISIT A SUCCESS STORY
[...] Summary. United States Trade and Development Agency (TDA) Special Assistant for Projects Thomas Hardy completed agreements for feasibility studies for fertilizer and housing projects worth $722,000, discussed programs with the Ministers of Solid Minerals and Agriculture, and briefed senior s [...]
2002-09-17 18:15:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EAGR ECPS EAID EAIR EINV EPET EMIN KPAO NI
02ABUJA2738NIGERIA: OIL WORKERS' STRIKE CAUSES SHORT-LIVED
[...] PENGASSAN, Nigeria's white collar oil and gas union, in cooperation with the blue collar Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG),held a one day "warning strike" on September 23 to protest the planned privatization of certain downstream operations of the Nigerian National Petroleum [...]
2002-09-25 15:32:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ELAB EPET NI
02ABUJA2787NIGERIA MIGHT IGNORE UNFAVORABLE RULING ON
[...] (C) Summary: Nigerian Minister of State for Defense (Army) Batagarawa told us on September 27 said that Nigeria would disregard an unfavorable ICJ ruling on Bakassi. International pressure could be withstood. That evening, DCM heard a second report of Minister of Defense Danjuma's warning to [...]
2002-10-03 18:43:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPBTS MOPS PGOV PREL PREF EPET NI CM
02ABUJA2836NIGERIA: DEMARCHE TO GON ON AL-QAIDA THREATS
[...] No summary [...]
2002-10-11 17:54:00Embassy AbujaSECRETPTER ASEC EPET ENRG PREL NI
02ABUJA2933NIGERIA: MOD DANJUMA DENIES PARIS AGREEMENT ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During an October 25 meeting with Ambassador Jeter, Nigerian Minister of Defense Lieutenant General (ret.) Theophilus Y. Danjuma discussed the GON's position on the ICJ's Bakassi decision. While Danjuma denied the GON had agreed to abide by the ICJ's ruling at the September 5 Pa [...]
2002-10-25 18:45:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPBTS MOPS PGOV PREL PREF EPET NI CM
02ABUJA2961NIGERIA: ECONOMIC ROUNDUP OCTOBER 30
[...] This periodic economic report includes: --U.S.-Nigeria Air Cargo: Taking Advantage of AGOA --GON Re-Thinks Nigeria Airways Deal --GON to Set Domestic Content Requirement for JV Oil Contracts --Local Concerns Over Niger Delta Dredging U.S.-Nigeria Air Cargo: Taking Advantage of AGOA ------ [...]
2002-10-30 10:59:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EINV EAIR NI
02ABUJA3036NIGERIA: MOD DANJUMA ACCUSES FRENCH OF ARMING
[...] (C) During a private moment at the October 30 Australian National Day, I asked Minister of Defense T.Y. Danjuma if he could confirm reports of a GON military build-up in response to the ICJ decision on the Bakassi. Danjuma did not deny the reports as I thought he would; rather he said that N [...]
2002-11-06 12:26:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPBTS MOPS PGOV PREL PREF EPET NI CM
02ABUJA3341YEAR-END ECONOMIC POTPOURRI
[...] This cable covers: -- Ambassador's Meets with World Bank and IMF prior to Article Four Consultation Meetings in Washington -- Central Bank is Optimistic about Near Term -- CBN and IMF Statistics on GDP Differ -- GON Not Worried About Drop in FOREX Reserves -- CBN Claims States Continue to [...]
2002-12-19 14:43:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EPET EAID PGOV NI
02AMMAN3894JORDAN'S IRAQ JITTERS
[...] (S) Repeated public statements by Jordanian FM Muasher and PM Abul Ragheb since July 10 denying that Jordan will be used as a "launching pad" for U.S. military operations against Iraq shed light on GOJ sensitivity to its vulnerabilities vis-a-vis Baghdad. Similarly, on July 13, the GOJ issued [...]
2002-07-16 08:22:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPREL ETTC EPET IZ JO
02AMMAN4533JORDAN: NO INCREASE IN INSURANCE OR SHIPPING
[...] (c) Summary. According to the head of the Jordanian Shipping Agents Association, the July issuance of a "special advisory" by the Maritime Liaison Office (MARLO) in Bahrain has not resulted in an increase in either insurance or freight charges for Aqaba shipping. End Summary. 2. (c) Se [...]
2002-08-13 07:05:00Embassy AmmanSECRETMOPS ETTC EPET PREL IZ JO
02AMMAN7125JORDAN-IRAQ TRADE AND OIL PROTOCOLS NEARLY SET FOR
[...] (c) Following preliminary negotiations in Baghdad, terms for Jordan's annual oil and trade protocols with Iraq have been nearly agreed to, according to senior GOJ officials. The terms for the oil protocol will be virtually identical to last year's agreement, with minor adjustments to quantiti [...]
2002-12-09 08:56:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALETTC ETRD EPET EFIN IZ JO
02AMMAN7130JORDAN'S ENERGY MINISTER ON TANKERS AND PIPELINES
[...] (s) Energy Minister Mohammed Bataineh updated DCM December 4 on a number of developments in Jordan's energy sector. The Minister commented on challenges facing the GOJ in maintaining a floating oil reserve in a tanker in Aqaba, discussed latest developments on the al-Arish-Aqaba gas pipelin [...]
2002-12-09 11:27:00Embassy AmmanSECRETENRG EPET ETTC IZ JO
02ANKARA8018TURKEY-GREECE GAS INTERCONNECT ADVANCES, BUT KEY
[...] (C) Summary and comment: Turkey and Greece have reached agreement on the text of an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Turkey-Greece gas interconnect, which they hope to sign by the end of November. BOTAS and DEPA have not, however, been able to agree on the price at which DEPA would purchas [...]
2002-11-07 14:25:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG KZ TU
02ANKARA8141MFA ON TURKEY-GREECE GAS INTERCONNECT
[...] (C) Summary: MFA Deputy DG for Energy Hakki Akil reiterated to Econ Couns BOTAS's request for USG assistance in encouraging the Greeks to accept paying a higher price for natural gas from Turkey in the short-term for the long-term benefits the Turkey-Greece interconnect would provide. Akil a [...]
2002-11-12 15:42:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG KZ TU
02ANKARA8863IRAQ AND THE TURKISH GAS MARKET
[...] (C) Summary and comment: The GOT denies recent press reports that suggest new developments on the Turkey-Iraq gas project. Although the MFA previously told us a 1997 Turkey-Iraq protocol on natural gas was null and void, BOTAS claims the protocol still exists, and was discussed as recently a [...]
2002-12-09 12:35:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET ETTC AJ GG KZ TU IZ
02ANKARA8986BP STILL ANALYZING COMMERCIAL VIABILITY OF SHAH
[...] (C) Summary and comment: BP's gas analyst is struggling to make the commercial case for Shah Deniz -- although he claims top management is committed to the project, he believes the Turkish gas market is still oversupplied and the project is too expensive. He also maintains that transporting [...]
2002-12-16 13:17:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG KZ TU
02ANKARA9166AMB. MANN'S VISIT TO TURKEY
[...] (C) Summary: AK party officials, including Energy Minister Guler and three newly-elected parliamentarians, confirmed their support for the BTC and Shah Deniz projects to EB/CBED Ambassador Mann in his December 18-20 visit to Ankara. Mann reviewed U.S. energy policy in the Caspian, noting tha [...]
2002-12-30 05:48:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG KZ TU
02HANOI2709 VIETNAM-RUSSIA: STRONG BUT "PRAGMATIC"
[...] (U) SUMMARY. SINCE THE BREAKUP OF THE SOVIET UNION, VIETNAM'S TIES WITH RUSSIA HAVE EVOLVED FROM CLIENT STATE TO A RELATIONSHIP BASED ON " MUTUAL PRACTICALITY AND PRAGMATISM." POLITICAL AND DEFENSE TIES STILL COUNT, BUT THE ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIP APPEARS INCREASINGLY IN THE FOREFRONT. THE [...]
2002-11-08 04:47:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER ETRD ECON EPET ENRG RS VM
02HARARE1719ZIMBABWE FACES FUEL SHORTAGES UNLESS NEW
[...] (C) Summary. Amid rumors of imminent fuel shortages reminiscent of those that occurred in 1998, a local economist estimates that Zimbabwe retains at best a one-month supply of oil should pipeline and tanker shipments be curtailed. The southern and northern regions are serviced by different s [...]
2002-07-25 12:37:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALECON EPET ETRD ZI
02HARARE2102FUEL SHORTAGE OR PANIC BUYING? -- FUEL QUEUES
[...] Summary. Various sources suggest that a nation-wide fuel shortage is likely sooner rather than later (reftel). Even with continued financial support from Libya regarding the fuel itself, widely reported in recent press accounts, the GOZ is facing huge pressures to produce forex to get the fue [...]
2002-09-17 11:44:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET PGOV ZI
02HARARE2246 ZIMBABWE'S FOREX/FUEL QUANDARY
[...] (U) Summary: Zimbabwe's fuel shortage has worsened. Each new Libyan demand for foreign exchange sets off an eleventh hour crisis, as the GoZ seeks to wean hard currency from a rapidly shrinking economy. End Summary. Scapegoating Suppliers ---------------------- 2. (SBU) In a new twist sin [...]
2002-10-09 10:05:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET EFIN ETRD ZI
02HARARE2397Zimbabwe May Scrap Fuel Support
[...] (U) Summary: Reportedly smarting from a first-hand encounter with dry fuel pumps, President Mugabe has suggested parastatal NOCZIM may relinquish the job of importing fuel to the private sector, bringing an end to a costly and self-defeating fuel subsidy. This would require huge price increa [...]
2002-11-04 12:08:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET EFIN ETRD ZI
02HARARE2482Will the Economy Implode?
[...] Summary: The Government of Robert Mugabe has impoverished nearly every Zimbabwean, a case of collective downward mobility rarely experienced in countries not at war. A gardener who earned US$ 150/month at independence in 1980 now takes home less than US$ 15. As the economy continues to shrin [...]
2002-11-13 10:49:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EFIN ETRD ZI
02HARARE2544U.S. OIL FIRMS COULD GET SQUEEZED
[...] (C) Summary: Indigenous firms are pressing the GoZ to let them take over business from foreign oil firms, according to Mobil officials. However, the company reps were subsequently encouraged by subsequent GoZ assurances on Tuesday that multinational investment should be protected. End Summary. [...]
2002-11-18 06:55:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EPET ZI
02HARARE2747Govt shuts bureaux de change
[...] Summary: Hundreds of bureaux de change have closed their doors as part of a GoZ strategy to kill the parallel currency market. Many bureaux are moving to more discreet locations, while several banks continue to exchange money at parallel rates. End Summary. "Talking down" the dollar ----- [...]
2002-12-03 09:45:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EFIN ETRD ZI
02HARARE2809Almost No Fuel
[...] (U) Summary: Short of foreign exchange and shunned by Libya, this country is virtually running on empty. Doggedly patient Zimbabweans wait days in mile-long fuel lines that meander over and around city blocks. The roads have lost 75 percent of normal traffic, as the Government cannot muster [...]
2002-12-17 14:06:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET EFIN ETRD AMGT ZI
02HARARE2819Business Leader Believes Zimbabwe Must Change
[...] (SBU) Summary: Jewel Bank CEO Gideon Gono told us he believes Zimbabwe's macroeconomic imbalances are unsustainable over the next 6 months. Gono's frank appraisal hints that a dose of reality may be seeping through to the country's upper echelon. End Summary. 2. (SBU) The Ambassador and E [...]
2002-12-18 08:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET EFIN ETRD ZI
02HARARE2820Keeping the Lights On in Zimbabwe
[...] Summary: The GoZ will need to spend over twice its revenue to meet appropriation goals in 2003, according to our calculations. It will react to this bleak predicament by printing money, enduring shortages and relinquishing national assets. End Summary. 2. In spite of its veneer of transp [...]
2002-12-18 09:32:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EFIN ETRD ZI
02HARARE2835Harare's Fuel Lines: It's Not Pretty
[...] Summary: An informal poll of Embassy staff today indicates that it remains very difficult to obtain fuel in Harare. Nonetheless, several stations are pumping and vehicles on the road have increased from approximately 25 to 50 percent of normal. End Summary. 2. Local staff say it has taken f [...]
2002-12-19 13:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EFIN ETRD AMGT ZI
02HARARE2876GOZ adds more price controls
[...] Summary: The macroeconomically-challenged GOZ expanded its price freeze list on December 28. New controls will lead to further shortages and a burgeoning black market. End Summary. 2. Over the past months, the GOZ has rapidly expanded its price freeze. The latest list includes school unifo [...]
2002-12-30 14:22:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EFIN ETRD AMGT ZI
02KUWAIT5415KUWAIT ACTING OIL MINISTER ON PROJECT KUWAIT,
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-17 07:29:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET ETRD PREL KU SA QA IR ENRG EINV
02KUWAIT5464KUWAIT: SENIOR ADVISOR ON STATUS OF PROJECT KUWAIT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-22 07:00:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV KU
02RANGOON1233PREMIER DIVESTS, PETRONAS DIGS IN
[...] (C) Summary: Premier Oil's decision to pull up stakes here seems based more on financial necessity than the pressure of boycotts. Petronas, Premier's partial owner and business partner in Burma, agreed to sell back its shares in Premier in exchange for the British firm's position in the Yetagu [...]
2002-09-25 05:35:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV BM
02RANGOON1340BURMA: DARKNESS AT NOON
[...] (C) Summary: Power is flowing nearly 24 hours a day in the capital. The government is making this happen through a hodgepodge of policy proclamations, full dams at the hydropower plants, and expensive, and potentially dangerous, stopgap measures. Because of increasing agitation over food pri [...]
2002-10-16 06:37:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ECON BM
02TEGUCIGALPA2857EMBASSY ADVOCACY FOR AES AS THE DECISION ON THE 210
[...] (SBU) The Embassy continues to advocate strongly for a transparent process that will treat American investors fairly, as the state electricity company ENEE's decision on the winner of the 210MW electricity tender approaches. ENEE's decision, like the bid opening itself (ref b),has been postpo [...]
2002-10-11 15:43:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EINV ECON HO
02TEGUCIGALPA2897AES PROJECT: ANNOUNCEMENT OF 210MW BID WINNER
[...] (SBU) Once again, the announcement of the winning bid in the 210MW energy contract has been delayed (bids were presented on July 26). Angelo Botazzi, the general manager of the state-owned electricity company ENEE, now says the decision will be announced sometime before October 23rd. As the [...]
2002-10-17 22:29:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EINV ECON HO
02TEGUCIGALPA3492HONDURAS' PETROLEUM MARKET STABLE FOR NOW, DESPITE
[...] (SBU) Econoff approached Texaco Caribbean General Manager Richard Ritter (please protect) on December 30 to discuss the effect of the oil strike in Venezuela on Honduras' petroleum and energy needs. Honduras, which is party to an agreement signed between Venezuela and other countries in the r [...]
2002-12-31 18:06:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG HO VE
03ABUDHABI1027UAE PASSES SAUDI ARABIA TO BECOME JAPAN'S TOP OIL
[...] (U) According to official figures, UAE oil exports to Japan increased 20.6% in January 2003 from December 2002. The Emirates thus officially became the top oil exporter to Japan, shipping 1.05 million barrels per day (bpd),slightly larger than the 1.02 million bpd sent from Saudi Arabia. Almo [...]
2003-03-02 13:25:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETRD JA TC
03ABUDHABI1086 (C) ABU DHABI OVERPRODUCING QUOTA BY 200,000 B/PD,
[...] (U) Classified by DCM Richard A. Albright for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) A western oil executive in an excellent position to know told Econchief March 5 that he believes that the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is overproducing the UAE's 2.14 million barrel per day (bpd) OPE [...]
2003-03-05 13:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON TC
03ABUDHABI1088 UAE OIL OFFICIAL'S VIEWS ON IRAQ AND THE OIL
[...] (U) Classified by DCM Richard Albright, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's (ADNOC) Deputy CEO, Abdullah Bin Nasser Al-Suwaidi does not believe that the oil market would collapse following a military conflict with Iraq and removal of Saddam Hussein fro [...]
2003-03-05 13:58:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
03ABUDHABI1138 ABU DHABI NATIONAL OIL COMPANY (ADNOC): TOUGH NUT
[...] (U) Classified by DCM Richard Albright, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2.(C) Summary and comment: Aspiring participants in the UAE oil market -- including American oil companies -- continue to find it difficult to get a foot in the door at ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. ADNOC of [...]
2003-03-10 10:54:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
03ABUDHABI1292 (C) ABU DHABI'S OIL PRODUCTION CAPACITY (C-
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (S/NF) Summary and comment: In separate meetings with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) CEO Yousef bin Omeir and Deputy CEO Abdulla Nasser Al-Suweidi on March 17, Econchief was provided an unprecedented l [...]
2003-03-17 14:18:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNKPRP PINR ENRG EINV EPET ETRD
03ABUDHABI1337(C) WESTERN OIL EXEC CLARIFIES COMMENTS REGARDING
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C/NF) A western oil executive previously commented to Econchief that the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is producing about 10 percent or 200,000 barrels per day (b/d) over its current OPEC quota of 2. [...]
2003-03-19 12:41:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
03ABUDHABI1384(S) JORDANIAN OIL NEEDS: UAE READY TO
[...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY AMBASSADOR MARCELLE M. WAHBA FOR REASONS 1.5 (B,D). 2. (S) IN THE COURSE OF A MEETING ON THE AFTERNOON OF 3/23, MFA MINSTATE SHAYKH HAMDAN BIN ZAYID STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN CALLED BY JORDANIAN FM MUASHER THE PREVIOUS EVENING, WHO HAD TOLD HIM THAT IRAQ HAD CUT ITS OIL P [...]
2003-03-23 13:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL EPET EAID PGOV JO SA KU TC
03ABUDHABI1513(C) DOLPHIN GAS PROJECT: STILL NO GAS SALES AGREEMENTS AS UAE SHAYKHS WRANGLE OVER PRICING
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (S) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Almost one year after the selection of U.S. firm Occidental Petroleum to assume a 24.5 percent stake in the Dolphin project to pump natural gas from Qatar to the UAE, actual gas pu [...]
2003-03-30 13:20:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETEPET PGOV ENRG ECON EINV IR TC
03ABUDHABI1663 ADGAS ADMITS QATAR UNDERCUTTING LNG MARKET; PLANS
[...] (U) Classified by DCM Richard A. Albright for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). ABU DHABI CONCEDES LNG MARKET TO QATAR -------------------------------------- 2. (C) The managing director of the Abu Dhabi Gas Liquification Company (ADGAS),Hassan Al-Marzooki, told Econchief April 2 that his fir [...]
2003-04-07 13:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
03ABUDHABI1830 TFIZ01: UAEG CONSIDERS REQUEST TO DONATE
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) In delivering the Secretary's oral message (refs A and B),Ambassador previewed ref C talking points with UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shaykh Hamdan bin Zayid Al-Nahyan on 4/13. The Ambassado [...]
2003-04-15 14:24:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON EPET PREL IZ TC
03ABUDHABI1936DEMARCHE PRIOR TO OPEC MINISTERIAL
[...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY DCM RICHARD A. ALBRIGHT FOR REASONS 1.5 (B,D). 2. (S) ECONCHIEF DELIVERED REFTEL DEMARCHE 4/22 TO PETROLEUM MINISTRY DIRECTOR FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS HAMDAN AL-AKBARI. AL-AKBARI LISTENED CAREFULLY, BUT MADE NO SUBSTANTIVE COMMENT OTHER THAN TO PROMISE TO PASS ON OUR VIEWS [...]
2003-04-22 13:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL EPET ECON TC
03ABUDHABI1939 TFIZ01: UAEG CONSIDERS REQUEST TO DONATE
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) Ambassador delivered 4/18 DoD Undersecretary Dov Zakheim's letter to UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shaykh Hamdan bin Zayid Al-Nahyan, requesting the UAEG to donate petroleum products to Iraq. [...]
2003-04-22 14:29:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON EPET PREL IZ TC
03ABUDHABI2641 UAE TO SUPPORT JORDAN OIL NEEDS FOR
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) MFA Minstate Hamdan bin Zayid contacted the Ambassador on June 2 to convey information about the UAEG's ongoing assistance to Jordan and Morocco. With regard to Jordan, Hamdan reported that the UAE has agreed to co [...]
2003-06-03 12:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET EAID PGOV JO MO SA KU TC
03ABUDHABI2761UAEG PREDICTS NO MAJOR MOVEMENT AT THE JUNE
[...] (U) Classified by Acting DCM Thomas E. Williams, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) UAE Ministry of Petroleum Director of Economic Affairs and OPEC delegate Hamdan Al-Akbari told Acting DCM June 9 that he believes oil market supply and demand are balanced, current pricing is "adequate," [...]
2003-06-09 11:32:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
03ABUDHABI3208ABU DHABI'S NEXUS OF ECONOMIC POWER, PART II: THE
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). ------------ Introduction ------------ 2. (C) This is the second cable in a series that focuses on the informal, and less visible, power structure of Abu Dhabi emirate and -- through the power of the purse st [...]
2003-07-09 13:32:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNECON EFIN EINV EPET PINS PREL PGOV TC
03ABUDHABI3506UAE OIL MINISTER SAYS OPEC QUOTAS WILL REMAIN
[...] (U) UAE PETROLEUM MINISTER OBEID BIN SAIF AL-NASIRI TOLD LOCAL REPORTERS ON JULY 27 THAT HE EXPECTS OPEC'S PRODUCTION QUOTAS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED AT THE CARTEL'S JULY 31 MEETING IN VIENNA. HE SAID THAT OPEC COULD NOT JUSTIFY A PRODUCTION INCREASE AT THIS TIME BECAUSE OIL PRICES ARE WITHIN A RA [...]
2003-07-28 13:40:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON EINV EPET TC
03ABUDHABI3591UAEG REQUESTS LIST OF U.S. DELEGATES TO THE
[...] POST RECEIVED A DIPLOMATIC NOTE FROM THE UAE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS FORMALLY REQUESTING THE NAME OF THE HEAD OF THE U.S. DELEGATION TO THE SEPTEMBER 23-24 IMF/WORLD BANK MEETINGS IN DUBAI, AS WELL AS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF THE MEMBERS OF OUR DELEGATION PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETINGS. [...]
2003-08-03 11:43:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN EINV EPET ETRD PGOV TC
03ABUDHABI3721 UAE MAY CUT OIL PRODUCTION LATER THIS YEAR
[...] (U) Classified by Charge d'Affaires, a.i., Richard A. Albright, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) acknowledged publicly on August 10 that it will cut oil production in the last quarter of 2003 to undertake major repair work in the Lower Zakum a [...]
2003-08-12 13:30:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
03ABUDHABI4361UAE'S REPRESENTATIVE TO OPEC "SURPRISED" BY
[...] (U) Classified by Economic Section Chief Oliver B. John, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) In a 9/28 meeting with Econ Chief, UAE Ministry of Petroleum Director of Economic Affairs and OPEC delegate Hamdan Al-Akbari said he was "a little bit surprised" by the organization's decision las [...]
2003-09-28 09:49:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
03ABUDHABI4694 UAE: DOLPHIN SIGNS MAJOR GAS SUPPLY AGREEMENTS
[...] (C) Summary and comment: The Ambassador met with Occidental Petroleum CEO Dr. Ray Irani 10/21 -- days after Dolphin Energy Limited (DEL) signed two long-term supply agreements with the UAE's major power and water companies. DEL, in which Oxy maintains 24.5 percent equity, intends to begin pum [...]
2003-10-21 13:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
03ABUDHABI4790 OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM LOOKING AT 2ND QATAR GAS
[...] (C) On October 27, David Scott, General Manager of Oxy of Abu Dhabi (protect) told Econchief that Occidental Petroleum, along with the UAE Offsets Group and other consortium partners, was in the initial stages of a large gas to liquids (GTL) project with Qatar. The consortium has signed an MO [...]
2003-10-28 10:41:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON TC
03ABUDHABI5031 ADNOC EXECUTIVES AND STUDENTS ALLEGE MISTREATMENT OF
[...] (U) SUMMARY: ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2003, ABU DHABI CONOFF AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ASSISTANT VISITED THE ABU DHABI NATIONAL OIL COMPANY (ADNOC) SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE. DURING THIS MEETING, CONOFF DISCUSSED VISA PROCESSING DELAYS, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) PROCEDURES AT US PORTS OF ENTRY [...]
2003-11-19 14:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO CVIS CMGT ECON EPET BEXP TC
03ABUDHABI5076UAE: TALK ABOUT TOWN
[...] (U) Classified by Charge d'Affaires Richard A. Albright, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (U) This is the first in a series of "Talk About Town" cables that the U.S. Mission in Abu Dhabi and Dubai hopes to provide on a periodic basis. These cables will report on local business atmospheric [...]
2003-11-23 14:03:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEAIR ECON EPET PGOV PREL SOCI TC
03ABUDHABI889UAE REITERATES A COMMITMENT TO MAINTAINING OIL
[...] (U) UAE Oil Minister Obaid bin Saif al-Nasseri publicly declared on 2/22, following a meeting with Russian Oil Minister Igor Yusufov, that OPEC is prepared to act decisively to ensure no disruption of oil supplies to world markets. In remarks widely covered by the local and international pres [...]
2003-02-24 05:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ECON ENRG TC
03ABUJA1026NIGERIA: ECONOMIC ROUNDUP JUNE 13
[...] (U) This periodic economic report from Abuja and Lagos includes: --Obasanjo Highlights Economy in Inaugural Speech . . . But Disputes Poverty Figures --Obasanjo Holds Off Naming Cabinet --GON Bans Import of Baryte, Mineral Used for Oil Drilling --World Airways Lands in Lagos --Parallel Marke [...]
2003-06-12 09:29:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD EINV EAIR EPET NI
03ABUJA1061NIGERIA: US-DONATED BOATS HELP STEM OIL LOSSES
[...] No summary [...]
2003-06-13 17:40:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET PINS ASEC NI
03ABUJA1091NIGERIA: FUEL PRICE INCREASE MAY TRIGGER VIOLENCE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On June 20, the GON announced a 65 percent fuel price hike, increasing consumer prices from 26 naira to 40 naira per liter. Most Nigerians expected a rise in costs, but did not expect the announcement to come so quickly nor probably did not expect its magnitude. The move however [...]
2003-06-20 17:33:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ELAB PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA1107NIGERIA: NLC THREATENS GENERAL STRIKE OVER FUEL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) called on June 24 for a nationwide strike beginning Monday June 30 to protest the GON's fuel price hike. Some in the NLC leadership were lukewarm about a strike; however, the decision was no surprise. The Union's long standing and perhaps its m [...]
2003-06-26 15:08:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ELAB PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA1135NIGERIA: FUEL STRIKE SLOWS COUNTRY
[...] (U) Summary: The promised nation-wide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over fuel price increases began June 30. While the strike did not completely shut down the country or any of its major cities, streets throughout Nigeria were less busy than normal, as many workers stayed home. A [...]
2003-06-30 19:04:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALELAB PINS EPET ENRG ASEC CASC PGOV NI
03ABUJA1138NIGERIA: OIL COMPANIES COURT DELTA MILITANTS
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-01 12:45:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET PREL PGOV PINS NI
03ABUJA1147NIGERIA: POLICE KILL FOUR DEMONSTRATORS; STRIKE
[...] (U) Summary: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strike entered its second day with reports of sporadic violence, including four people apparently killed near Abuja. Nevertheless, the general mood is less tense than it was during the strike's first day. Some domestic flights resumed today, and [...]
2003-07-01 17:02:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALELAB EPET ENRG PGOV ASEC CASC NI
03ABUJA1148NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING IN THE DELTA
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-01 18:10:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ASEC PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA1157NIGERIA: GON AND LABOR REMAIN AT LOGGERHEADS AS
[...] (U) Summary: Nigeria has entered the third day of a national strike, with no agreement in sight between the National Labour Congress (NLC) and the Obasanjo Administration over fuel prices. Tensions in Abuja rose today as police clashed with NLC leaders and demonstrators. Street clashes conti [...]
2003-07-02 17:45:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALELAB EPET ENRG PGOV ASEC CASC NI
03ABUJA1162NIGERIA: STRIKE CONTINUES TO HOLD FOR FOURTH DAY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: July 3 was relatively quiet in Abuja. Vehicular traffic was light, gas lines were growing and most offices and businesses had skeletal staffing. Indicating that the political opposition may be looking for ways to exploit the strike, the Embassy experienced a peaceful demonstratio [...]
2003-07-03 18:31:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALELAB EPET ENRG PGOV ASEC CASC NI
03ABUJA1168NIGERIA: STRIKE SITREP DAY 5 - 1200 JULY 4
[...] (U) Summary: The strike continued for a fifth day. Thus far, Abuja is quiet but there is a possibility of demonstrations after Juma,at prayers this afternoon )- not only in Abuja but in other Northern cities as well. There were no demonstrations in Abuja yesterday, but peaceful demonstration [...]
2003-07-04 12:23:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALELAB EPET ENRG PGOV ASEC CASC NI
03ABUJA1172NIGERIA: STRIKE ENTERS SECOND WEEK
[...] (U) Summary: The labor strike entered its second week today, as the GON and NLC failed to reach a compromise on the extent of the fuel price increase. Information from labor sources was conflicting, with some insiders forecasting an imminent settlement and others predicting an extended strike. [...]
2003-07-07 17:42:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALELAB EPET ENRG PGOV PHUM ASEC CASC NI
03ABUJA1195NIGERIA: FUEL STRIKE ENDS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) accepted the GON's 34 naira (23 cents) fuel price offer early this morning. With this, Labor's eight-day strike has ended, one day after the most violent twenty-four hours of the strike. Five to ten demonstrators were reportedly killed in Lagos y [...]
2003-07-08 17:18:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALELAB EPET ENRG PGOV PHUM ASEC CASC NI
03ABUJA1230NIGERIA'S INITIAL RESPONSE TO COUP IN SAO
[...] (C) Ambassador Jeter talked separately to Sao Tomean President de Menezes and new Nigerian Foreign Minister Adeniji July 16. According to both sources, President Obasanjo has been in direct communication with the coup leaders, telling them to stand down and return power to the country's const [...]
2003-07-17 19:25:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MOPS PINS EPET PGOV NI TP
03ABUJA1239NIGERIA: GON THINKS SAO TOMEAN COUP LEADERS WILL
[...] (C) MFA Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Daniel Hart and Nigerian Ambassador to Sao Tome and Principe Saidu Pindar discussed the Sao Tomean coup with A/DCM Brian Browne on July 18. Hart and Pindar stated that the proximate cause of the putsch was sustained frustration over de Menezes' foot dr [...]
2003-07-19 11:26:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MOPS PINS EPET PGOV TP NI
03ABUJA1286NIGERIA: CLOSER DIALOGUE WITH THE OIL COMPANIES
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-29 15:10:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET PHUM PGOV PINS NI
03ABUJA1314NIGERIA: AID ASST. ADMINISTRATOR'S DELTA VISIT
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-31 16:17:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PGOV PINS EPET PREL PHUM NI
03ABUJA1325KIDNAPPING OF NIGERIAN CHEVRON WORKER
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-01 15:43:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA1328RENEWED WARRI VIOLENCE A CAUSE FOR CONCERN
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-04 14:36:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET PINS ASEC PREL PGOV NI
03ABUJA1333OBASANJO TALKS TOUGH ON OIL THEFT AND WARRI CRISIS
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-06 16:33:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET PINS PGOV ASEC NI
03ABUJA1338NIGERIA: RESTARTING OIL PRODUCTION IN WARRI
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-06 18:18:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET PINS ASEC PGOV NI
03ABUJA1354ANTICIPATED MILITARY OPERATIONS IN THE DELTA
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-08 17:03:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET PINS PGOV ASEC NI
03ABUJA1359PRIVATIZATION OF GON MINORITY SHAREHOLDINGS
[...] Action request, para 8. 2. Summary. The Government of Nigeria (GON) wants to privatize the approximately forty percent minority share it holds in foreign oil service companies (OSCs) operating in Nigeria; e.g., in Halliburton Nigeria. The GON wants to divest itself by way of private pl [...]
2003-08-08 18:51:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV BTIO KIDE NI
03ABUJA1372ADVANCING THE VOLUNTARY PRINCIPLES IN NIGERIA: USE
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-12 14:06:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EPET KCRM PHUM SNAR NI
03ABUJA1379WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 13AUG03
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-13 16:18:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET PINS ASEC PGOV PHUM NI
03ABUJA1387WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 14AUG03
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-14 17:44:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PINS NI
03ABUJA1408WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 18AUG03
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-18 16:29:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET PINS PGOV PHUM NI
03ABUJA1409WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 19AUG03
[...] (U) Classified by Counselor James Maxstadt for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (C) Summary: Violent clashes between Itsekiri and Ijaw militants continued in Warri town through August 19, according to press reports and local observers in Warri. The death toll since August 15 is at least 50, [...]
2003-08-19 15:35:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPHUM PINS MOPS ASEC EPET NI
03ABUJA1411WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 20AUG03
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-20 15:53:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET PINS ASEC PGOV PHUM NI
03ABUJA1430WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 21AUG03
[...] (U) Classified by Counselor James Maxstadt for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (SBU) Warri remained calm overnight August 20-21 and through the day August 21 with a large Nigerian Army force observed throughout the town, according to a Warri-based worker for U.S. NGO "IFESH." Local press and [...]
2003-08-21 17:38:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET PGOV PINS ASEC PHUM NI
03ABUJA1441WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 22AUG03
[...] (U) Classified by Counselor James Maxstadt for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (SBU) Warri town remains calm, reports the Warri office of U.S. NGO "IFESH" and Police Commissioner Charles Akaya. Shell's Warri office reopened the afternoon of August 21 with a "skeleton staff," according to Shel [...]
2003-08-22 16:57:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPINS EPET PGOV ASEC PHUM NI
03ABUJA1473FOLLOW-UP ON APRIL 2003 TRANSOCEAN HOSTAGE TAKING
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-27 15:35:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ASEC PGOV NI PLAB
03ABUJA1635OBASANJO VISITS WARRI; HOLDS MEETING WITH WARRING
[...] (SBU) According to press reports and Warri contacts, President Obasanjo traveled to Warri the morning of September 19 for an aerial tour of the violence-affected areas in the Warri creeks and a meeting with elders and youth leaders of the three ethnic groups in the area. 2. (SBU) Corporat [...]
2003-09-19 17:04:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EPET PINS NI
03ABUJA1638A VIEW TO A SPILL: SHELL IN THE SPOTLIGHT
[...] (SBU) During an early August visit to Port Harcourt, CRO met with the Center for Social and Corporate Responsibility (CSCR),a Port Harcourt-based NGO operating on a grant from Catholic Relief Services, to discuss CSCR's investigation into the major October 2002 oil spill at a Shell trunk line [...]
2003-09-19 17:23:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET SENV EWWT PHUM PGOV NI
03ABUJA1656SHELL RESUMES LIMITED PRODUCTION IN WARRI;
[...] (C) During a September 23 phone conversation with CRO, Shell's Security Manager for the Warri area, Tony Obuaya, confirmed that three Shell flow stations in the Warri Southwest Local Government Area (LGA) have been reopened, with one additional site reoccupied and scheduled to resume productio [...]
2003-09-24 15:11:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET ASEC PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA1700NIGERIA: FUEL PRICES HIKED BY FIAT
[...] (C) This morning Nigerians returned to work after yesterday's public holiday and learned from the media that the GON had deregulated the downstream oil sector. According to a fuel marketer, the notification came in a letter on September 29 which said that the GON would not subsidize fuel af [...]
2003-10-02 15:31:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALELAB EPET ENRG PGOV PHUM ASEC CASC NI
03ABUJA1731GAS STRIKE: HEARTBURN TO BEGIN OCTOBER 9
[...] (SBU) It seems certain that a strike and/or demonstrations will start in at least some parts of Nigeria October 9, led by a coalition of unions and NGOs protesting President Obasanjo's September 30 deregulation of gasoline prices. Violence could easily erupt, although the Nigeria Labor Congres [...]
2003-10-08 17:37:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINS EPET ECON NI
03ABUJA1735OBASANJO CRITICIZES NLC IN NATIONAL SPEECH JUST
[...] (U) On the evening of October 8 President Obasanjo delivered a nationally televised speech sharply criticizing the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). Obasanjo bitterly denounced the NLC's strike threat, but also called on the NLC to reach an agreement with the oil marketers (including the GON-ow [...]
2003-10-09 16:39:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINS EPET ECON NI
03ABUJA1737STRIKE IS OFF, DEREGULATION MAY STILL BE ON
[...] (U) After a "Stakeholders' Forum" October 8, mediating Governor Bola Tinubu announced a four-point agreement between them on behalf of the GON's oil company, oil marketers and the unions: -- The GON-owned NigeriaN National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) will maintain the present price on gas [...]
2003-10-09 17:23:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS EPET ECON NI
03ABUJA1761SIGNS OF RENEWED FIGHTING IN WARRI
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Indications from various sources in the Warri area suggest strongly that the relative peace seen in the region for the past seven weeks is about to break. Reports of a recent Ijaw attack on a boat of unarmed Itsekiri villagers attempting to return to villages destroyed by Ijaw [...]
2003-10-10 16:51:00Embassy AbujaSECRETPINS PGOV PTER EPET PHUM NI
03ABUJA1762GAS PRICES THE MORNING AFTER
[...] (SBU) Touring Abuja city, the Abuja Federal Capital Territory, and neighboring state Niger on October 10, it is clear the end of the proposed October 9 strike had an effect on the gasoline retail market, but not what was agreed (Refs A and B). Virtually all Abuja city gasoline stations were o [...]
2003-10-10 16:51:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV EPET PINS ELAB NI
03ABUJA1787NIGERIA: POLICE ARREST LABOR OFFICIALS
[...] (C) Summary: Nigerian Police arrested six Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leaders Monday in an apparent move by the GON to hinder Labor's efforts to monitor a 34 naira per liter cap on fuel prices and blunt a possible NLC nationwide strike. Abuja's Magistrate Court refused bail yesterday for the [...]
2003-10-15 15:30:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALELAB EPET PGOV PHUM NI
03ABUJA1908OIL COMPANIES DIFFER ON RESTARTING WARRI
[...] (C/NF) Summary: Shell's October resumption of oil production in Warri has highlighted a widening split between the Anglo-Dutch oil firm and Chevron on how to manage relations with local Ijaw and Itsekiri communities, and how to maintain security. Shell put its money into increasing the Niger [...]
2003-11-03 14:27:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV EPET PINS NI
03ABUJA344 NIGERIA: OBASANJO ON IRAQ, TERRORISM AND OIL
[...] (C) Summary: President Obasanjo February 13 publicly called for Iraq to disarm peacefully, noting that the US could not be expected to stand down its forces otherwise. Recalling South Africa's decision to give up WMD programs, Obasanjo repeated these points during a private meeting with Amba [...]
2003-02-14 17:13:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER EPET NI IZ
03ABUJA352 Bakassi -- Meeting with Ould-Abdallah: Cameroon
[...] (U) This is an action message; see para 10. 2. (C) Summary: Nigeria's approach to its border dispute with Cameroon is sophisticated, but its commitment to execute what it negotiates less certain, UNSYG representative Ould- Abdallah told Ambassador Jeter. However, the Cameroonians under [...]
2003-02-18 16:01:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL PBTS SENV EPET EFIS NI CM
03ABUJA367NIGERIA: ECONOMIC ROUNDUP FEBRUARY 20
[...] This periodic economic report from Abuja and Lagos includes: --Canned Beer and Soda Coming Soon to Nigeria --Nigeria's Juice Ban Squeezes Out U.S. Exports --Trucks Roll Only at Night in Port Harcourt Canned Beer and Soda Coming Soon to Nigeria ------------------------------------------- [...]
2003-02-20 14:09:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EAGR ELTN EPET EIND EINV NI
03ABUJA380NIGERIA COMPLETES FINANCING PACT FOR BILLION
[...] (U) On January 23, Nigeria LNG (NLNG) held a signing ceremony for the six Nigerian banks providing $160 million of the $1.06 billion financing for Nigeria's fourth and fifth liquefied natural gas production trains. State-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) holds 49 percent of [...]
2003-02-21 13:16:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EINV OPEC
03ABUJA385NIGERIA PROPOSES NEW OPEC QUOTA SCHEME
[...] (C) Summary: Special Assistant on Petroleum Issues Kupolokun told the Ambassador on February 14 that Nigeria had made a thinly-veiled threat to withdraw from OPEC while proposing to other members a new quota allocation scheme based on production capacity and socioeconomic indicators rather tha [...]
2003-02-21 15:19:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PREL NI OPEC
03ABUJA472 NIGERIA: MEETING WITH NNPC MANAGING DIRECTOR
[...] Summary: On January 31, Ambassador Jeter and Econoff met with Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Group Managing Director, Jackson Gaius-Obaseki, and NNPC Group Executive Director, Refining and Petrochemicals Directorate, Mansur Ahmed. Gaius-Obaseki told the Ambassador that the NNP [...]
2003-03-11 13:18:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG PREL NI OIL
03ABUJA554 NIGERIA: VIOLENCE ESCALATES IN ESCRAVOS
[...] (U) Proprietary information in paragraphs 3-4. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Escalating violence between Ijaws and Itsekiris have combined with security inadequacies to force ChevronTexaco and Shell to halt some operations, reducing Nigeria's crude production by 350,00 [...]
2003-03-22 19:22:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET CASC PINS ASEC PREF PGOV PHUM NI
03ABUJA555NIGERIA: PRESIDENT OBASANJO'S STRATEGY FOR
[...] (C) Summary: The Ijaw militants in the Delta who instigated this latest round of communal violence are surprisingly well armed, according to President Obasanjo. In order to avoid a potentially bloody confrontation, Obasanjo has opted for a strategy of attrition and containment instead of direc [...]
2003-03-22 19:27:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET ASEC CASC PGOV PINS NI
03ABUJA558 TFIZ01: NIGERIAN CRUDE PRODUCTION DROPS ABOUT 33%
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ongoing ethnic strife may cut Nigeria's crude production by 33% and its exports by 43% -- larger cuts than most media are reporting. The evacuation of Escravos, hub for 440,000 of ChevronTexaco's 510,000 bpd, is expected to conclude March 24. ChevronTexaco seeks U.S. imagery [...]
2003-03-24 13:34:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET CASC AINR ASEC PINS ELAB PREF NI IZ
03ABUJA629NIGERIA: CONCERN FOR CRISIS IN THE DELTA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During a March 26 evening meeting, President Obasanjo, Ambassador Jeter and British High Commissioner Philip Thomas discussed the ongoing crisis in the oil-producing Niger Delta. Jeter and Thomas expressed concern about the implications of a continuing crisis on stability and on [...]
2003-04-03 18:47:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET PREL MOPS PHUM NI
03ABUJA653NIGERIA: DELTA OIL CRISIS MAY PINCH THE ECONOMY
[...] News that Chevron returned to Escravos to gradually resume oil production is encouraging. Shell also may soon return. However, armed local groups remain a wild card. Their ability to foil resumption of oil production is all too real as evidenced by the April 6 pipeline disruption only a few day [...]
2003-04-08 09:33:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EPET ENRG EINV PGOV PREL NI
03ABUJA659NIGERIA: NAVY MINISTER SAYS MILITARY MUST TAKE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During a March 27 meeting with Ambassador Jeter, Minister of State for Defense (Navy) Chris Agbobu discussed the recent violence in Delta State. He attributed the fighting to political power struggles between the Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic groups, Ijaw dissatisfaction with Delta S [...]
2003-04-09 18:04:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV MOPS EPET ASEC CASC PINS NI
03ABUJA666RIVERS STATE VIOLENCE COULD IMPACT OIL
[...] No summary [...]
2003-04-10 18:55:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL EPET NI
03ABUJA716NIGERIA -- SSS DIRECTOR PREDICTS ENFORCEMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY. During an April 11 meeting with Ambassador Jeter, the Director General of the State Security Service, Kayode Are, (SSS) predicted a post- election "enforcement action" against Ijaw militants in the Warri area. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) Are contended there was more to the current [...]
2003-04-17 20:42:00Embassy AbujaSECRETPREL PGOV EPET MOPS NI
03ABUJA718NIGERIA: WARRI CRISIS COMING TO A HEAD
[...] No summary [...]
2003-04-17 22:26:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS EPET NI
03ABUJA753NIGERIA: GON SAYS OPEC UNLIKELY TO CUT
[...] (S) On April 22, Ambassador Jeter delivered reftel demarche to President Obasanjo's Special Advisor on Petroleum Affairs and Energy Rilwanu Lukman. Lukman, who is leading Nigeria's delegation to the April 24 OPEC meeting in Vienna and was OPEC General Secretary for ten years, said the normal [...]
2003-04-25 16:49:00Embassy AbujaSECRETPREL ECON EPET NI IZ
03ABUJA768NIGERIA: DISGRUNTLED OIL WORKERS HOLD
[...] Summary: Since April 16, disgruntled Nigerian oil service workers have held hostage as many as 97 expatriates, including 23 U.S.-citizens on four offshore oil rigs beyond the eastern Niger Delta. Transocean Sedco Forex, a Houston-based, Cayman Island-registered oil service company, operates th [...]
2003-04-29 21:00:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA806NIGERIA: NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE FOR RELEASE OF 17
[...] (C) Transocean Sedco Forex Managing Director Ian Clark told the Ambassador April 30 that the 273 hostages, including 96 expatriates of whom 17 are U.S. citizens, are in good health--despite contrary press reports. However, food and water stocks may be running low. President Obasanjo offered to [...]
2003-04-30 20:07:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALCASC ASEC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA807NIGERIA: HOSTAGE CRISIS CONTINUES, MILITARY GETS
[...] (C) Transocean Sedco Forex officials confirm that striking oil workers still hold 273 hostages--including 17 U.S. citizens and 79 other expatriates--on four rigs off Port Harcourt. The company's Managing Director Ian Clark says the platforms have been re-supplied with sufficient quantities of [...]
2003-05-01 16:26:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALCASC ASEC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA810NIGERIA: NO MILITARY ACTION YET ON OIL RIG HOSTAGE
[...] (C) GON National Security Agency Military Assistant Colonel Idris and State Security Service Director General Kayode Are both told the Ambassador on May 2 that Nigerian naval vessels near the four Transocean Sedco Forex rigs have not yet taken any action. He indicated that a contingency plan w [...]
2003-05-02 12:07:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALCASC ASEC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA813NIGERIA: AGREEMENT REACHED ON OIL RIG HOSTAGE
[...] National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) local and national leadership on May 3 agreed unconditionally that all 273 hostages and 99 striking workers on board the four Transocean Forex Sedco rigs near Port Harcourt would be allowed to disembark. The Settlement was negotiated [...]
2003-05-02 17:56:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA816NIGERIA: WARRI IJAWS THREATEN RENEWED VIOLENCE;
[...] No summary [...]
2003-05-02 19:26:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS EPET ENRG NI
03ABUJA817NIGERIA - SSS DIRECTOR ON THE ELECTION AND
[...] (C) During an April 30 meeting with Ambassador Jeter, the Director General of the State Security Service (SSS) Kayode Are said that all political parties had committed electoral fraud. He also asserted that the outcome of the Presidential contest was a genuine reflection of the actual vote, a [...]
2003-05-02 19:58:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EPET PINS MOPS NI
03ABUJA824NIGERIA: SHELL'S "SEA EAGLE" ENDANGERED
[...] April 29 local newspapers reported that Shell's newly deployed Floating Production and Storage and Offloading Platform (FPSO),the "Sea Eagle," had been threatened by unidentified criminal elements in the Delta. Shell's Nigerian subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC [...]
2003-05-06 14:49:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPINS PGOV EPET NI
03ABUJA826NIGERIA: OIL RIG HOSTAGES SAFELY ON SHORE
[...] Transocean Sedco Forex Managing Director Ian Clark told Econoff May 5 that all hostages and striking oil workers had been safely removed from the company's four rigs off Port Harcourt. He said the rigs are not yet back in operation but have been fully staffed by a new group of workers. 2 [...]
2003-05-06 16:36:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA887NIGERIA: INFORMATION ON GON FISCAL TRANSPARENCY
[...] Paragraph 2 provides answers to reftel questions. 2. A. Does the host government publish the national budget in a timely manner? Answer: Yes, with minimum delay (under one year). B. Where sub-national levels of government are significant, are their combined fiscal positions pub [...]
2003-05-14 16:49:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDAA AMGT EAID ECON EFIN EINV EPET ETRD NI
03ABUJA905NIGERIA: VP ON POLITICS, PROSPECTS FOR REFORM
[...] (C) Summary: DCM 8 May met with VP Atiku Abubakar and others in Washington. Atiku sought continued USG support for market-based economic reforms but volunteered that President Obasanjo remained uncomfortable about giving up State control. Atiku hoped to make progress on AGOA and to lift fu [...]
2003-05-16 16:34:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS ETRD EPET EINV KDEM EAID NI
03ABUJA945 Evaluating the Terrorist Threat to U.S. Oil
[...] (SBU) The Mission understands that consideration is being given to issuing a revised travel warning for Nigeria to make specific mention of a possible terrorist threat to U.S. oil facilities in Nigeria. Given the dated and speculative nature of the possible threat, the Mission strongly urges [...]
2003-05-27 13:39:00Embassy AbujaSECRETCASC ASEC PREL PTER EPET NI
03ABUJA984NIGERIA: OIL REVENUE ALLOCATION ISSUE UNRESOLVED
[...] Summary. This cable provides an update on the ongoing disagreement between the Presidency and National Assembly over the politically sensitive oil revenue allocation issue. This matter is important not just because of the money at stake and the potential impact on the financial well-being of t [...]
2003-06-05 11:18:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET PBTS EFIN PGOV NI
03ABUJA990 NIGERIA: OIL COMPANY SECURITY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Ambassador Jeter, Consul General and CG Lagos staff met EXXON/MOBIL, Halliburton and ChevronTexaco Managing Directors on May 27 to encourage more timely notification of the Mission in the event of hostage-takings, occupation of facilities, or interruption of oil company operati [...]
2003-06-05 14:49:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ASEC CASC ECON EINV NI
03AMMAN1234DCM'S MEETING WITH ENERGY MINISTER BATAYNEH
[...] (u) Following are info items from the DCM's February 24 meeting with Energy Minister Mohammed Batayneh: 2. (c) Gasoil shortage: Due to unseasonably cold weather, local consumption of gasoil and fuel oil has risen higher than expected. Normally, Jordan stockpiles gasoil and fuel oil re [...]
2003-03-03 06:34:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEPET EAIR ETTC JO
03AMMAN1252BIDDER ON JORDAN-IRAQ OIL PIPELINE SEEKS USG
[...] (sbu) We were recently contacted by Brock Tuppeny, Business Development Manager for Petrofac, a UK-registered company with extensive operations in Texas and partial U.S. ownership. According to Tuppeny, Petrofac is involved in, inter alia, construction of the Georgian portion of the Baku-Ce [...]
2003-03-03 12:15:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP EPET ETTC IZ JO
03AMMAN1749DENYING PETROFAC'S ADVOCACY REQUEST
[...] (u) On March 13, Embassy informed Petrofac Business Development Manager Brock Tuppeny of the USG's determination that Petrofac's bid on the Iraq-Zarqa pipeline project would not qualify for advocacy support (ref a). We cited USG concerns over the Iraq portion of the project and possible US [...]
2003-03-23 17:49:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP EPET ETTC IZ JO UNSC
03AMMAN1881TFIZ01: MUASHER SAYS STORY ON RESUMPTION OF OIL
[...] (S) The Ambassador raised with Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher March 29 local press reports that as many as thirty Jordanian oil tanker trucks have returned to Iraq to restart the delivery of Iraqi crude to Jordan. The Ambassador said he found the reports beyond comprehension. In response t [...]
2003-03-29 17:23:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPREL MOPS EPET IZ JO
03AMMAN1898TFIZ01: INFOMIN: SEVEN OIL TRUCKS GO TO IRAQ,
[...] (C) Information Minister Mohammad Adwan told the Ambassador March 30 that, contrary to information reported in ref conversation with Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher, the GOJ had in fact sent seven oil tanker trucks to al-Qaem in Iraq (near H-1) to take delivery of some Iraqi oil. The trucks [...]
2003-03-30 12:58:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET ETRD IZ JO
03AMMAN2367TFIZ01: JORDAN'S ENERGY MINISTER ON OIL SITUATION,
[...] (c) Summary: Jordanian Energy Minister Mohammed Bataineh told us April 17 that after a slow start, Gulf oil was now flowing into Jordan to replace Iraqi crude. Jordanian reserves had dipped initially when Iraqi oil stopped flowing, but had since stabilized and were expected to replenish soo [...]
2003-04-20 10:28:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEPET ETRD ENRG IZ JO
03AMMAN3375JORDANIAN RESPONSE: CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS
[...] (U) As per REFTEL, responses to questions addressing government fiscal transparency in Jordan are as follows: a-3 b-There are no significant subnational levels of government c-The Jordanian national budget is published in the Royal Gazette, as well as in national newspapers and on the Inte [...]
2003-06-09 11:25:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT EAID ECON EFIN EINV EPET ETRD JO
03AMMAN3512JORDAN'S ENERGY MINISTER CONFIRMS CONTINUATION OF
[...] (sbu) Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Mohammed Batayneh confirmed on June 12 press reports that the GOJ had reached agreement with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE on a 3-month extension to the deal reached prior to the war to supply Jordan with concessional oil. Batayneh said the [...]
2003-06-15 06:33:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ETRD PREL KU SA JO TC
03AMMAN4650GOJ BEGINS OIL DISCUSSIONS WITH IRAQ
[...] (c) Summary: A working-level GOJ delegation from the Ministries of Energy and Finance, along with refinery officials, traveled to Baghdad July 24 to open discussions with Iraqi counterparts concerning resumption of crude exports from Iraq to Jordan. The two sides held exploratory discussio [...]
2003-07-27 15:51:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PREL IZ JO
03AMMAN7299NEW ENERGY MINISTER ADDRESSES OIL SUPPLY ISSUES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Newly appointed Jordanian Minister of Energy Azmi Khreisat told the Ambassador on November 5 that Jordan has agreed to purchase three million barrels of Iraqi oil before the end of the year. He expressed optimism about the six-nation power grid initiative and the Egyptian gas pip [...]
2003-11-06 18:00:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EINV PREL JO IZ
03AMMAN861SAUDIS TELL KING ABDULLAH THEY WILL JOIN OIL DEAL;
[...] (S) King Abdullah told the Ambassador and PolCouns February 5 that Saudi CP Abdullah confirmed to him during his February 4 visit to Saudi Arabia that the Saudis are prepared to provide Jordan with oil in the event of a cutoff in supplies from Iraq. The King said the oil would come through [...]
2003-02-06 16:42:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPREL EPET MARR IZ EAID SA KU JO UA
03ANKARA1448BTC, SHAH DENIZ, TURKEY-GREECE INTERCONNECT: ON
[...] (C) Summary: BP and BOTAS General Manager Bildaci are still concerned that BOTAS does not have sufficient authority to meet its obligations under the BTC turnkey contract. BP has sent a letter to Energy Minister Guler requesting his personal intervention on this issue; Bildaci is raising it [...]
2003-03-06 14:19:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG KZ TU
03ANKARA1724CBED AMBASSADOR MANN'S MARCH 12 VISIT TO ANKARA
[...] (C) Summary: During CBED Ambassador Mann,s March 12 visit to Ankara, MFA and Ministry of Energy officials requested his intervention with the World Bank on the negative pledge clause issue (reftel) and with Greece on the Interconnector Turkey-Greece (ITG). MFA Deputy U/S Kilic also pressed f [...]
2003-03-19 10:36:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG KZ TU
03ANKARA1952IMPACT OF IRAQ OPERATION ON KIRKUK-YUMURTALIK
[...] (C) Summary: BOTAS General Manager Bildaci told us the oil flow in the Kirkuk-Yumurtalik (Ceyhan) Pipeline had decreased by half and likely would stop completely by March 26. Bildaci attributed the slow-down to the lack of oil tankers transporting crude from the port at Ceyhan since the sta [...]
2003-03-25 15:41:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET ETTC TU IZ
03ANKARA1967IMPACT OF IRAQ OPERATION ON BTC PIPELINE, TPAO
[...] (C) BOTAS General Manager Gokhan Bildaci and BP's local BTC Co. President Yasar Latifov told us March 25-26 the Iraq Operation thus far had not had a serious impact on BTC; however, both said they were very concerned that the extra burden the war had placed on Turkey's infrastructure and const [...]
2003-03-26 13:22:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG ETTC TU IZ
03ANKARA2165BOTAS GENERAL MANAGER BILDACI DISCHARGED
[...] (U) The Ministry of Energy has officially dismissed Gokhan Bildaci from his position as Chairman and General Manager of BOTAS, the state pipeline company. This move has been expected since the AK government took over in November 2002. Bildaci told econoff he learned about his dismissal when he [...]
2003-04-03 08:52:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG TU
03ANKARA2445KIRKUK-YUMARTALIK PIPELINE: TANKS FULL, NO NEW
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 5. 2. (SBU) BOTAS Deputy General Manager Fuat Celepci told econoff April 15 that the oil flow in the Kirkuk-Yumurtalik (Ceyhan) pipeline had stopped completely on April 9, and that no tankers had transported crude from Ceyhan since March 20. Celepc [...]
2003-04-15 07:51:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG ETTC TU IZ
03ANKARA2459BTC OPERATIONAL ISSUES: PROGRESS, BUT CHALLENGES
[...] (C) Summary: The GOT has made progress on outstanding BTC operational issues since BTC Co sent a "material breach" letter to Energy Minister Guler on April 7. Guler has named a new manager for the BTC Directorate, and has committed to increasing the project manager's authority. These develo [...]
2003-04-15 12:17:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG KZ TU
03ANKARA2552KIRKUK-YUMARTALIK PIPELINE: CLARIFICATION ON
[...] (C) Reftel reported that BOTAS executives had informed Embassy that the storage tanks at Ceyhan were full with about 6.5 million barrels of oil from the Kirkuk-Yumurtalik (Ceyhan) pipeline. Based on questions from Washington, Embassy double-checked the figures today. BOTAS Deputy General Ma [...]
2003-04-18 15:31:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET TU IZ UNSC
03ANKARA2997BTC CO LIFTS MATERIAL BREACH CLAIM
[...] (C) Summary: BTC Co has formally informed the GOT that the government is no longer in material breach of its obligations under the BTC agreements (reftel). BTC Co CEO Michael Townshend told us he is satisfied that the GOT has resolved all outstanding operational issues, a point he reiterated [...]
2003-05-08 04:31:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG KZ TU
03ANKARA3190AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES PIPELINES, BOT PROJECTS WITH
[...] (C) Summary. Energy Minister Guler reiterated to Ambassador May 13 his personal commitment to completing BTC construction on time in Turkey, and thanked Ambassador for his reassurance that U.S. support for BTC had not decreased with the change in Iraq. Ambassador requested GOT support for th [...]
2003-05-15 08:20:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET ETTC GG TU IZ
03ANKARA3268MFA RAISES KIRKUK-YUMARTALIK PIPELINE AGAIN
[...] (U) This cable contains an action request. See para 3. 2. (C) MFA Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Alev Kilic and Director General For Energy Hakki Akil told Econ Couns May 15 that, as the MFA had told us previously (reftel),the lack of oil flow in the Kirkuk-Yumurtalik pipel [...]
2003-05-17 05:17:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG ETTC TU IZ
03ANKARA3537DISCUSSION WITH MFA ON TURKEY-IRAQ TRADE AND
[...] (U) This cable contains an action request. See para 8. 2. (SBU) Summary: DCM met with MFA Deputy U/S for Economic Affairs Alev Kilic May 29 to discuss ways in which Turkey could begin establishing a normal trading relationship with Iraq. Kilic said the MFA was ready to move forward [...]
2003-05-30 15:32:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PREL EPET IZ TU
03ANKARA373USG SUPPORTS MANDIL FOR IEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
[...] No summary [...]
2003-01-15 14:17:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET AORC TU IEA OECD
03ANKARA3731FACILITATING TURKEY-IRAQ FUEL OIL FOR GASOLINE/LPG
[...] (C) In separate June 9 meetings, Ambassador and EconCouns urged MFA U/S Ziyal and Foreign Trade U/S Kayalar, respectively, to facilitate GOT approval of the pending SOMO-Delta Petroleum barter deal (reftel),under which SOMO would export fuel oil to Turkey in return for benzine (gasoline) and [...]
2003-06-09 15:05:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET PREL ETRD IZ TU
03ANKARA3794KDP'S CONTINUED PRACTICE OF CHARGING FEES AT
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 4. 2. (C) Recent reports that the KDP intends to continue charging taxes/fees for goods crossing the Turkish-Iraqi border threatens to stall our ability to facilitate the flow of goods to Iraq and could hamper our overall reconstruction efforts. [...]
2003-06-11 14:09:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET PREL IZ TU
03ANKARA400TURKISH OFFICIALS QUESTION IRAQ IMPACT ON ENERGY
[...] (C) Summary: Turkish officials have begun to ask about the potential impact of an Iraq operation on Turkish energy interests, raising with us the possible effect on BTC, Shah Deniz, the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline, and Turkey's oil supply. BOTAS is worried about the potential impact on Iskenderun [...]
2003-01-16 08:57:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET ETTC IZ AJ GG KZ TU UNSC
03ANKARA4070IRAQI SOMO-DELTA PETROLEUM BARTER DEAL UNDERWAY
[...] (U) Baghdad minimize considered. 2. (SBU) Delta Petroleum and the MFA confirmed to us that the GOT had given final approval for the pending SOMO-Delta barter deal (reftels),under which SOMO will export fuel oil to Turkey in return for Turkish benzine (gasoline) and LPG. Delta Petroleum o [...]
2003-06-25 15:02:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET PREL TU IZ
03ANKARA4224BOTAS READY TO RESUME PIPELINE OPERATIONS; WAITING
[...] (U) Baghdad minimize considered. 2. (SBU) BOTAS General Manager Mehmet Bilgic told econoff July 3 that the storage tanks at Ceyhan, which store Iraqi crude from the Kirkuk-Yumurtalik line, were nearly empty. The only remaining oil in the storage tanks was bound for Turkey's Kirakkale refi [...]
2003-07-03 13:57:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG PREL TU IZ
03ANKARA528ENERGY MINISTER GULER ON RUSSIAN GAS, BTC
[...] (C) Summary. Energy Minister Guler told Ambassador January 15 that one of his top priorities was to renegotiate Turkey's expensive natural gas contracts with Russia. He asked if the U.S. would help him strengthen his negotiating hand vis-a-vis the Russians by tolerating -- or pretending to t [...]
2003-01-22 14:27:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET GG TU KZ ETTC
03ANKARA6302TURKEY RAISES CONCERN ABOUT STALLED OIL EXPORTS
[...] (U) Baghdad Minimize considered. 2. (C) Turkish officials are concerned by recent press reports that Iraq has decided to suspend oil exports through Ceyhan, diverting the Kirkuk crude through pipelines to the south. MFA Director General for Energy and Water Hakki Akil told EconCouns th [...]
2003-10-07 16:16:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET ETRD IZ PREL TU
03ANKARA6345TURKEY UNHAPPY WITH DECISION TO REVERSE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: MFA Deputy DG for Energy and Water Haki Akil told EconCouns that Turkey was opposed to the recently announced agreement to reverse the Odessa-Brody pipeline. Akil said the agreement would mean more oil through the Turkish Straits and undermine U.S.-Turkish goals for the East-Wes [...]
2003-10-09 08:33:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET PREL RS TU UK
03ANKARA7000 KBR PERSPECTIVE ON HABUR GATE
[...] (SBU-BUS SENS) A senior Kellogg, Brown and Root-Turkey (KBR-T) manager met with PO on Oct. 31 to update the state of current challenges to orderly flow in Turkey along the Iraq ground line of communication (GLOC) as well as transit bottlenecks at the Habur Gate. The KBR-T official noted tha [...]
2003-11-07 14:55:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET PREL IZ TU
03ANKARA753BTC UPDATE FROM TURKEY
[...] (C) Summary: BTC construction in Turkey is on schedule (first pipe is scheduled to arrive at Iskenderun port on February 7) and on budget; however, there is some concern that the change in government has slowed down the decision-making process on operational issues. We believe that occasiona [...]
2003-01-29 17:56:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG KZ TU
03ANKARA7878AMBASSADOR MANN, TURKISH OFFICIALS DISCUSS NEXT
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Steven Mann, State Department Special Representative for Caspian Energy Diplomacy, visited Ankara, December 16-18 to discuss Caspian issues with senior Turkish officials, who confirmed Turkey's commitment to the East-West Energy Corridor and expressed confidence that B [...]
2003-12-23 12:21:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALECIN ENRG EPET IZ PREL TU
03ANKARA935TURKISH PETROLEUM OPTIMISTIC ABOUT BUSINESS IN A
[...] (C) Summary: The Turkish Petroleum Agency (TPAO) is optimistic about business opportunities in a post-sanctions Iraq. TPAO Vice President Bakiler believes TPAO will be well-placed to sign exploration and production agreements that the company has been negotiating for years with Iraq, and to [...]
2003-02-06 15:10:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET AJ GG KZ TU
03COLOMBO1027FY 2003 TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
[...] Post response for Maldives to reftel survey request follows: a. Does host government publish national budget in a timely manner? 1 - Does not publish, or publishes with significant delay (three years or more) 2 - Yes, with some delay (one year or more) 3 - Yes, with minimum delay (under [...]
2003-06-12 10:34:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDAA AMGT EAID EFIN EINV EPET ETRD MV ECPN
03COLOMBO2199IMI: OIL EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITY IN SRI
[...] Summary: Hoping to begin off-shore oil prospecting soon, the Sri Lanka Government intends to announce its plans to international oil companies at a workshop in early 2004. End Summary. 2. The Government plans to open areas in the Mannar Basin off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka for [...]
2003-12-31 10:13:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP EPET ENRG BTIO CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO747FY 2003 TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
[...] Post response to reftel survey request follows. Post consulted IMF and WB rep offices in Colombo and Central Bank contacts in preparing this response. a. Does host government publish national budget in a timely manner? 1 - Does not publish, or publishes with significant delay (three year [...]
2003-05-05 10:18:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDAA AMGT EAID EFIN EINV EPET ETRD CE ECPN
03HALIFAX352AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO NOVA SCOTIA: SECURITY, ECONOMY,
[...] SUMMARY: Ambassador's visit to Nova Scotia October 9 - 14 was useful in reinforcing a traditionally good relationship between the province and the U.S., as well as dispelling misperceptions about U.S. energy, environmental and foreign policy. Primary topics of discussion were security, econo [...]
2003-10-21 13:52:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD EFIS ECON EPET MOPS SENV ASEC CA
03HALIFAX356NEWFOUNDLAND-LABRADOR PROVINCIAL ELECTION: TORY SWEEP ENDS
[...] SUMMARY: There could be a new round of political wrangling between the federal government and the newly elected Progressive Conservative Party in Newfoundland-Labrador. In an October 21 provincial election campaign, the Tories led by the charismatic business leader Danny Williams, solidly to [...]
2003-10-23 11:13:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ENRG EPET CA
03HALIFAX394PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS PRODUCE NEW LINEUP OF ENERGY MINISTERS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Canada's four Atlantic Provinces have all held provincial elections this year: Newfoundland-Labrador (October 21),Prince Edward Island (September 29),Nova Scotia (August 5),and New Brunswick (June 9). With the exception of Newfoundland-Labrador, the incumbent governments we [...]
2003-11-21 11:39:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET PGOV CA
03HALIFAX52 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY MINISTER STILL OPTIMISTIC
[...] SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The Nova Scotia provincial government remains optimistic about the future of the Deep Panuke offshore natural gas project despite EnCanaQs decision to halt work for the time being. The province is eager to persuade USG officials of Atlantic [...]
2003-02-28 17:41:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET PGOV ETRD CA US
03HANOI1258VIETNAM: P.L. 108-7 - Consolidated Appropriations
[...] This cable was originally sent May 5, 2003 but encountered TERP transmission problems. Post apologizes for the delay. Responses to reftel questionnaire follow: a. Does host government publish national budget in a timely manner? 2 - Yes, with some delay (more than one year) b. Wher [...]
2003-05-22 10:16:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDAA AMGT EAID ECON EFIN EINV EPET ETRD VM FINREF
03HARARE1156Deregulation Deal Could End Dry Spell for Fuel
[...] (SBU) Summary: Fuel continues to be very scarce throughout the country. There are widespread rumors that multinationals will soon be allowed to import fuel and sell at a market price, but no formal approval has yet materialized. This would eliminate the GOZ's fuel subsidy, currently over 6 [...]
2003-06-06 07:23:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EPET ZI
03HARARE1321Fuel Strategies Amidst The Downward Spiral
[...] (SBU) Summary: As noted reftel, multinational oil companies remain in limbo as to whether they will be allowed to sell fuel imported with forex at a viable pump price. Industry sources report that the National Oil Company of Zimbabwe (NOCZIM) will continue to bring in heavily subsidized fuel [...]
2003-06-27 10:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EPET ZI
03HARARE152ExxonMobil tells GOZ to cut fuel subsidy
[...] (SBU) Summary: A visiting ExxonMobil delegation recently urged the GOZ to stop subsidizing fuel consumption, which has completely overburdened the country's foreign exchange assets. The delegation suggested a more targeted support mechanism for public transport and critical services that wou [...]
2003-01-22 12:12:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EFIN ECON ZI
03HARARE1710GOZ triples fuel price - again
[...] Summary: The GOZ has raised the controlled price of leaded fuel from Z$ 450 to 1,170/liter. Not enough to reawaken Zimbabwe's somnolent gas stations, but it does partly formalize GOZ recognition of the falling Zimdollar. End Summary. A 17-fold increase since February --------------------- [...]
2003-08-28 14:49:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EINV ZI
03HARARE2091GOZ has no money for fuel
[...] Summary: Oil parastatal NOCZIM has been unable to import fuel for GOZ purposes over the past week. End summary. 2. The fuel shortage is affecting Zimbabweans in a variety of ways: - The National Railway of Zimbabwe (NRZ),a critical cog in the country's economic infrastructure, has can [...]
2003-10-20 13:43:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EINV PGOV ZI
03HARARE409Modest Hike in Fuel Prices
[...] (U) Summary: The GOZ has nearly doubled the price of fuel, the first increase since June 2001. The higher pump price still reflects a heavy and unsustainable subsidy, meaning the country's fuel shortage will continue. Nonetheless, this is a small step toward market- determined pricing. End [...]
2003-02-26 12:33:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET ETRD ZI
03HARARE752GOZ hikes fuel price again
[...] (U) Summary: In an attempt to alleviate severe shortages, the GOZ has approximately tripled gas and doubled diesel prices. Economic impact will be substantial. End Summary. 2. (U) Leaded petrol's controlled price rises Z$ 145 to 450 and diesel Z$ 119 to 200. It was a politically- charg [...]
2003-04-16 11:42:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ECON EINV ETRD ZI
03HARARE781Zimbabwe's Fuel Hikes: Why No Leadership?
[...] (SBU) Summary: A week after raising fuel prices 3- fold, President Mugabe has offered no rationale or counsel to a shell-shocked populace. The aging Marxist seems unable to verbalize the case for economic orthodoxy. End Summary. 2. (U) Each day, this economy becomes more surreal. Many l [...]
2003-04-23 10:06:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET PGOV EINV ETRD ZI
03HARARE873Fuel Crisis Intensifies
[...] (U) Summary: Zimbabwe's fuel supply continues to worsen. Most motorists are grounded, importing their own or buying it at exorbitant black market prices. End Summary. 2. (SBU) Even though the GOZ has increased the leaded fuel price 6-fold since February, it is still unable to pay a dimin [...]
2003-05-07 13:22:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET PGOV EINV ETRD ZI
03HOCHIMINHCITY268HCMC BUSINESSES SEE LIMITED ECONOMIC IMPACT FROM WAR IN
[...] As U.S. forces launched the first strikes against Iraq, government and business leaders in HCMC were still largely uncertain what effect the war would have on the local economy. Initial reports from some sectors, such as hotels, energy, and banking, appeared to indicate only short-term jitters [...]
2003-03-20 13:56:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET ETRD PREL VM
03KATHMANDU549NEPAL: GOVERNMENT RAISES PETROL PRICES
[...] (U) Summary: The Government of Nepal (GON) raised prices on all petroleum products to prevent further losses by state-owned Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC). The price increase should substantially reduce the corporation's monthly losses, but will not produce a profit. Prior to the increase, rumo [...]
2003-03-26 11:20:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET PGOV NP GON
03KUWAIT1002KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- MARCH 19, 2003
[...] No summary [...]
2003-03-20 04:02:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1010KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- MARCH 20, 2003
[...] (C) A full breakdown of KPC production was not available today, but a senior KPC official reported total output was 2.45 million barrels for the period 0500 3/19/03 to 0500 3/20/03. 2.(C) Following several missile attacks aimed at Kuwait, a senior KPC official contacted EconChief to ascertai [...]
2003-03-20 14:31:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1020KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- MARCH 21, 2003
[...] (C) Detailed breakdown of Kuwaiti oil production is not available today. A senior KPC official told EconChief today that production in the previous 24 hours reached 2.5 million barrels. He said that loading operations were proceeding as normal, although there had been some movements of tanker [...]
2003-03-21 11:19:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1021TFIZ01: OIL SMOKE CLOUDS OVER KUWAIT
[...] SUMMARY: People in Kuwait awoke March 21, 2003, to a dark sky north of the city. Post confirmed through US military sources that the smoke clouds were caused from multiple oil well fires burning in Iraq and started by the Iraqis. Kuwait's Environment Public Authority (EPA) said the sky looke [...]
2003-03-21 12:01:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EPET ALOW IZ KU
03KUWAIT1036KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- MARCH 22, 2003
[...] (C) A senior KPC official told EconChief that the Kuwait Oil Company Firefighting team has been dispatched to Northern Kuwait to assess the situation and prepare to assist in fighting fires in Iraq's Rumaila field. Embassy understands that KOC Chairman Ahmad Al-Arbeed acted on instructions fro [...]
2003-03-22 17:10:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1049KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- MARCH 23, 2003
[...] (C) A Senior KOC official tells the Embassy that the KOC firefighting team is now on site at the Ratqa Field camp in Northern Kuwait. They visited the site of burning oil wells in the Rumaila field in Southern Iraq yesterday, and intend to enter Iraq again tomorrow to begin the work of exting [...]
2003-03-23 17:33:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1063KUWAIT REQUESTS IMMEDIATE U.S. ASSISTANCE TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para. 5. 2. (C) Summary: On March 24, the GOK requested immediate USG assistance in facilitating an oil swap with Saudi Arabia, thereby providing Jordan with badly needed crude oil. End Summary. 3. (C) During their March 24 meeting, Kuwaiti MinS [...]
2003-03-24 18:17:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID EPET KU SA JO
03KUWAIT1064KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- MARCH 24, 2003
[...] (C) A detailed breakdown of Kuwait's oil production is not yet available for today, but Embassy is told output from 0500 03/23/03 to 0500 03/24/03 reached 2.42 million barrels. 2. (C) Kuwaiti firefighters apparently put out one of the fires burning in Iraq's Rumaila oilfield today, and they [...]
2003-03-24 18:17:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1074TFIZ01: THE WORD ON KUWAIT'S ENVIRONMENT
[...] SUMMARY: As US-led military action against Iraq moved into its sixth day, Kuwait stepped up measures to protect the environment from Iraqi retaliatory strikes. Particular focus has been placed on monitoring the air and sea, as dark clouds from Iraqi oil fires continue to drift across the borde [...]
2003-03-25 12:05:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EPET ALOW IZ KU
03KUWAIT1078KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- MARCH 25, 2003
[...] No summary [...]
2003-03-25 16:07:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1101KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- MARCH 26, 2003
[...] (U) Local press reports on 3/26 noted the visit of the acting Minister of Oil, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Fahed Al-Sabah to the Ratqa oil field where he met with the Kuwait oil firefighting team. The press report notes the cooperation of the Kuwaiti team with an American team could result in all the fire [...]
2003-03-26 15:07:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET KU
03KUWAIT1112KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- MARCH 27, 2003
[...] (U) Press reports on 3/27/03 confirm that efforts to extinguish fires burning in the Rumaila field in southern Iraq were abandoned on Tuesday, March 25, due to poor weather conditions, and added that joint efforts of the Kuwaiti Oil Company (KOC) firefighting team and U.S. contractor Boots and [...]
2003-03-27 13:50:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1119KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- MARCH 28, 2003
[...] (C) Embassy notes that that KOC reported production from its northern fields has risen 7.1% from 400,265 barrels on March 26 to 428,689 barrels on March 28. This increase is expected to continue as KOC officials open more shut-in well heads in the Ratqa and, eventually, the Abdali fields. How [...]
2003-03-28 13:31:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1148KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- MARCH 29, 2003
[...] No summary [...]
2003-03-29 16:10:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1153TFIZ01 - KUWAITI OIL FOR JORDAN
[...] (S) Ambassador spoke with Kuwaiti Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shaykh Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah afternoon of Thursday, March 27 on the status of Kuwait's agreement to provide Jordan with 25,000 barrels of oil per day (BPD) in light of the loss of Iraqi oil supplies. Ambassador [...]
2003-03-30 07:26:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETEPET EAID PREL KU SA JO
03KUWAIT1162TFIZ01: KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- MARCH 30, 2003
[...] (C) Detailed Kuwaiti production figures are unavailable today, but total production is understood to remain above 2.4 million barrels per day. 2. (C) A senior KPC official confirmed today that all three refineries of the Kuwait National Petroleum Corporation (Mina Al-Ahmadi, Mina Al-Abdulla [...]
2003-03-30 15:04:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1176TFIZ01: KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- MARCH 31, 2003
[...] No summary [...]
2003-03-31 15:02:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1195TFIZ01: KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- APRIL 1, 2003
[...] No summary [...]
2003-04-01 14:31:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1217TFIZ01: KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- APRIL 02, 2003
[...] (S/NF) Post has investigated rumors of an explosion and fire at the Rawdatain oil field in northern Kuwait, and found them to be untrue. KPC and U.S. military sources confirm that an apparent Iraqi missile did recently land in an unpopulated area south of the Rawdatain and west of the Sabriy [...]
2003-04-02 14:24:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETEPET KU
03KUWAIT1227TFIZ01: KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- APRIL 03, 2003
[...] No summary [...]
2003-04-03 12:05:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1232TFIZ01: KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- APRIL 04, 2003
[...] No summary [...]
2003-04-04 09:54:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1274TFIZ01: KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- APRIL 05, 2003
[...] (C) Detailed oil production for Kuwait Oil Company was not available today, but production likely remains just under 2.4 million barrels. 2. (C) EconChief had a chance to visit the two wells in the Rumeila field of Southern Iraq that continue burning. One well is burning crude oil, emittin [...]
2003-04-06 14:22:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1280TFIZ01: KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- APRIL 06, 2003
[...] No summary [...]
2003-04-07 05:31:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1306TFIZ01: KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- APRIL 08, 2003
[...] (U) Local press reports today quote Kuwait Undersecretary for Oil Issa Al-Aoun as saying that Kuwait will continue to produce 2.44 million barrels of oil a day until further notice to meet shortages in the international oil market. He also told reporters that Kuwait will start supplying 25,000 [...]
2003-04-08 14:03:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT1381TFIZ01: TRYING TO RESOLVE THE UNCC/RECONSTRUCTION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Decisions will be made soon about distributions of Iraqi oil revenues that may have significant political as well as economic ramifications. Our GOK contacts accept in principle the idea of reducing the percentage of Iraqi oil revenues paid into the UN Compensation Commission (U [...]
2003-04-13 06:18:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNEPET PREL EFIN KU IZ UNCC
03KUWAIT1454TFIZ01: KUWAIT OIL UPDATE -- APRIL 14, 2003
[...] (C) For the period beginning 0500 April 10 and ending 0500 April 14, total Kuwait daily crude oil production averaged 2,405,280 barrels per day. Average production from Northern Kuwaiti fields averaged 421,907 barrels per day for the period. 2. (C) The average stock level for Kuwait Export [...]
2003-04-16 07:17:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT3039GOK REQUESTS INCREASED SECURITY FOR FUEL SHIPMENTS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) MFA U/S Khalid al-Jarallah contacted the Ambassador on the afternoon of July 9 at the request of Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaykh Sabah al-Sabah. According to al-Jarallah there is a continuing need for security for trucks carr [...]
2003-07-09 12:57:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALMOPS PREL EPET IZ KU
03KUWAIT3589(C) GOK CLAIMS TURKS BUYING IRAQI OIL,
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para. 4. 2. (C) During their July 27 meeting, MFA U/S Khaled Al-Jarallah told the Ambassador that Turkish tanker trucks carrying mogas into Iraq for the CPA under a Kellogg, Brown and Root (KBR) contract were returning to Turkey laden with Iraqi oi [...]
2003-08-06 03:50:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET ETRD KU IZ TU
03KUWAIT3775SHEPHERDING HUMANITARIAN FUEL FOR BASRA
[...] Summary. Apparently frustrated that the Coalition was not heeding Kuwait's requests to tighten controls on the Iraq-Kuwait border to limit smuggling, the GOK slammed shut to civilian traffic its northern border with Iraq on 12 August. Convoys of vehicles supplying the contracted-out logisti [...]
2003-08-19 03:56:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAID ENRG EPET MOPS PREL PGOV PTER KU IZ
03KUWAIT4078(U) IRANIAN FM VISITS KUWAIT
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION: Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi met with PM Shaykh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah and FM Shaykh Dr. Mohammed al-Sabah, during a one-day visit to Kuwait on September 1. According to MFA, the visit was previously planned and not prompted by Kuwaiti PM Shaykh Saba [...]
2003-09-04 18:35:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET KU IR IZ KNPT IAEA
03KUWAIT4141BIO DATA ON DR. ADNAN SHIHAB-ELDIN, OPEC
[...] (U) Bio Data on Dr. Adnan Shihab-ElDin in reference to Kuwait 04078 para. 4. 2. (U) Name: Dr. Adnan Shihab-Eldin Director, Research Division, OPEC Secretariat, Vienna, Austria Present Position: 8/2001 - present Date of Birth: 1 November 1943 Citizenship: Kuwaiti Marital Status [...]
2003-09-07 12:51:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDEPET IR IZ KU PREL IAEA KNPT
03KUWAIT5454(U) IRAQ: KUWAIT WANTS TO INCREASE "HUMANITARIAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Officials from Altanmia, the Kuwaiti consortium transporting humanitarian fuel to Iraq under contract to KBR, have told CPA and KBR representatives that they are willing and able to deliver more fuel to Iraq, and that the GOK considers this a high priority. Increases in most fu [...]
2003-12-03 09:07:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALETRD EAID EPET PREL PGOV MOPS KU IZ
03KUWAIT5756(C) GOK STILL AWAITING QATARI GAS; UNLIKELY TO
[...] (C) Summary: Despite increased publicity surrounding a possible Kuwaiti-Iranian natural gas deal, the GOK is unlikely to conclude an agreement with Iran, according to a well-placed Kuwait Petroleum Company (KPC) official. Rather, Kuwait is betting that Qatar will eventually serve as its prima [...]
2003-12-20 13:44:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ETRD PREL KU SA QA IR
03KUWAIT918KUWAIT OIL SITREP 3/13/03
[...] (C) A Senior KPC official informed Embassy late afternoon of March 12 that Kuwaiti production reached 2.4 mmbd. The source noted that Embassy should watch the newspapers on 3/13 for further details. 2. (U) Local press reports on March 13 quoted Nader Al-Sultan, CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corp [...]
2003-03-16 04:04:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT920KUWAIT PREPARES ENVIRONMENT FOR WAR
[...] SUMMARY: As part of Kuwait's wide-ranging contingency plans ahead of a potential US-led conflict in Iraq, the GOK has established an Emergency Response Committee tasked with protecting the country's environment. Still stinging from the devastating consequences of Saddam's campaign of "environ [...]
2003-03-16 04:10:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EPET KU
03KUWAIT965KUWAIT OIL SITREP 3/17/03
[...] No summary [...]
2003-03-18 07:23:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03KUWAIT978KUWAIT OIL SITREP 3/18/03
[...] No summary [...]
2003-03-18 13:52:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET KU
03LAGOS148NIGERIA: NOT ONLY GAS FLARES IN NIGERIA, ITS'
[...] (C) Summary: Arson is strongly suspected in the December 24 fire that destroyed the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) headquarters and records. The fire followed by barely a week a newspaper article asserting that there is solid, extensive and documented proof that GON official [...]
2003-01-17 16:13:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALASEC ECON EPET EINV DS DSS ITA IP AF OSAC
03LAGOS1535 NIGERIA: DELTA KIDNAPPING THREATENS OIL
[...] Summary: A Nigerian white collar worker for Chevron Nigeria Ltd. (subsidiary of Chevron/Texaco) and member of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) was kidnapped outside his home on July 25 by a rogue group of armed Ijaw youths. The kidnapping is the latest in a [...]
2003-07-31 14:50:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EPET ENRG ECON CASC PGOV PINR PINS PTER NI XA XY
03LAGOS168A CONVERSATION WITH THE POLICE
[...] (C) Summary: A very discouraged Deputy Police Commissioner (DPC) for Lagos State met with CG and Econoff on January 7 to discuss the recent fire at the national petroleum company building and the realities of police work in Lagos State. With an undercurrent of futility and resignation, DPC Har [...]
2003-01-24 09:55:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PINR EPET ASEC NI
03LAGOS1866NIGERIA: WARRI: A PAUSE IN THE VIOLENCE?
[...] (SBU) There has been no serious violence reported in Warri for almost two weeks, other than what has been described as an inter-factional "skirmish" over the weekend of August 30 in the settlement of Ugbomro lying between Warri and Effurun. Military patrols sent to restore peace found the body [...]
2003-09-05 12:54:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPINS EPET PGOV ASEC PHUM NI
03LAGOS1899NIGERIA: UNIONS MAY EXPAND WORK ACTIONS OVER FEAR
[...] Leaders from the National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) are meeting in Benin City to discuss cooperative action amid reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC),ChevronTexaco, [...]
2003-09-10 11:57:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALELAB EPET KDEM NI PGOV PREL
03LAGOS1937SOUTHERN SNAPSHOTS - WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2003
[...] (U) Almost exactly one year after the prominent husband and wife team of lawyers, Barnabas Chidi and Amaka Blessing Igwe, was hacked to death in the streets of Onitsha, a bail hearing was held in the Onitsha High Court for one of the prime suspects in the case. In an unusual move to get action [...]
2003-09-16 12:03:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM EPET SENV NI
03LAGOS1940NIGERIA: MILITARY BUILD-UP KEEPS WARRI QUIET
[...] (SBU) The town of Warri has remained mostly calm over the last two weeks as the Nigerian military and mobile police (known as MOPOL) continue to build a presence in the area. Over the weekend of September 6th, oil service contractors in Warri and a Shell spokesperson told Econoff that in reacti [...]
2003-09-16 12:16:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINS EPET PGOV ASEC PHUM NI
03LAGOS1967NIGERIA: SHELL AND POSSIBLY CHEVRON MAY RESUME
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Shell Oil has been assessing its crude oil production facilities in the Delta swamps shut down by ethnic violence five months ago, and concludes some may again be operational by September 20, 2003. Shell could pump as much as 40,000 to 50,000 additional barrels per day of crude oi [...]
2003-09-18 10:39:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET ETRD NI
03LAGOS2043NIGERIA: NLC MEETS TO PLAN MASS ACTION IN RESPONSE
[...] The battle lines now appeared to be drawn between government and labor over possible fuel price increases. Long queues at gas stations throughout the country reflect speculation that the GON might announce further increases in fuel prices as early as October 1. 2. The Central Working Co [...]
2003-10-02 10:21:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET PGOV KDEM NI
03LAGOS2058NLC PLANS TO BOYCOTT ALL AFRICA GAMES AS PART OF A
[...] (U) On October 1, gas stations throughout the nation increased their prices from 34 naira per liter to 39.5 naira in Lagos and Abuja and as much as 60 naira per liter in several states in the east. While the majority of gas stations have raised prices (a handful of Nigerian National Petroleum [...]
2003-10-03 15:26:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALASEC CASC ELAB ENRG EPET KDEM NI PGOV PHUM
03LAGOS2069Strike Begins Thursday, October 9
[...] Following its emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Ibadan on Saturday, October 4, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced a nationwide strike to begin at midnight on Thursday, October 9. NLC President Adams Oshiomhole said the Thursday start date allows labor leaders and [...]
2003-10-06 16:24:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC ELAB ENRG EPET KDEM NI PGOV PHUM
03LAGOS2078CHEVRON'S VIEW ON THE DYNAMICS BEHIND THE FUEL
[...] (SBU) Summary: According to Chevron management some two weeks ago President Obasanjo ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to cancel all outstanding orders for refined petroleum products, thus committing the country to an abrupt course of petroleum market reform and libe [...]
2003-10-08 15:41:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ELAB ECON NI
03LAGOS2080NIGERIA: POLICE NOT PREPARED FOR OCTOBER 9 STRIKE
[...] (C) Haruna John (PROTECT),Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) resident in Lagos State gave Pol/Econ Officer an update on police preparedness for the planned nationwide strike on October 9. According to John, the police force is not/not prepared to deal with potential problems that a strike ma [...]
2003-10-08 17:52:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALASEC ELAB ENRG EPET KDEM PGOV NI
03LAGOS2081LASCO: NEW STRIKE, NEW PLANNING: NOT A REPEAT OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: Chima Ubani, Executive Director of the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO),told us that labor and civil society leaders meeting on October 4 and 6 decided to begin a two-week general strike on Thursday, October 9. Demonstrations will be held on Thursday in Lagos, Abuja and Kano, [...]
2003-10-09 05:31:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EPET PHUM SOCI NI
03LAGOS2090STRIKE SUSPENDED: LABOR AND OIL COMPANY VIEWS
[...] (U) Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Adams Oshiomhole announced October 8 at approximately 2300 that labor had suspended its planned October 9 strike after the NLC, governors, National Assembly legislators, and oil marketers reached an agreement. A hastily organized group, known as the [...]
2003-10-09 17:43:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALELAB EPET NI
03LAGOS2100NIGERIA: PRIVATE MARKETERS PLAN FUEL IMPORTS
[...] (C) Private marketers are planning to import fuel in the coming weeks for retail sales in Nigeria. Managers at both Texaco and Mobil report that making joint purchases of large cargoes to reduce unit cost is preferable to smaller deliveries. A Texaco official indicated his company would be m [...]
2003-10-10 17:22:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALECON EPET NI PGOV PREL
03LAGOS2147NIGERIA: FUEL SUPPLY AND PRICE REMAIN IN TENSE
[...] (C) Summary: The status of fuel supply and pricing in Nigeria remains in question as fuel marketers and labor leaders left a stakeholders' meeting on October 16 with little agreement but significant distrust and resentment. Labor promises mass action at retail stations if marketers do not sell [...]
2003-10-17 16:22:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNECON ENRG EPET NI PGOV
03LAGOS2193NIGERIA: WARRI UPDATE 10/24/03 - ITSEKIRI WANT TO
[...] (C) Summary. After more than a month of peace, clashes between ethnic groups in the Niger Delta appear on the rise, although less deadly than generally reported in the media. We have received reports of attacks and counter-attacks at multiple locations since Sunday, October 19. Chevron securit [...]
2003-10-24 09:59:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV PINR PINS PHUM ASEC NI
03LAGOS2200NIGERIA: TALK OF "MASS PROTESTS" ON FUEL
[...] No summary [...]
2003-10-24 16:18:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET PGOV PHUM SOCI NI XY
03LAGOS2287PRESIDENT SHUFFLES THE DECK WITH NEW OIL ADVISOR
[...] (U) SUMMARY. On Monday, November 3, the GON announced the removal of Jackson Gaius-Obaseki as the Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Funsho Kupolokun, former Special Assistant to the President on Petroleum Matters, was appointed new GMD, effect [...]
2003-11-04 17:41:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV PINR PREL EINV NI
03LAGOS2330OBASANJO, OIL MARKETERS WIN OVER LABOR AND CIVIL
[...] No summary [...]
2003-11-10 18:29:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EPET PGOV PHUM SOCI NI XY
03LAGOS2354FMR BIAFRAN PRESIDENT GENERAL OJUKWU MEETS WITH CG
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Consul General and POLOFF (notetaker) met with former Biafran President General Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu and his assistant Prince Bob J. Onyema on 10 November. Ojukwu has plans to travel to the US at the end of November. Ojukwu discussed court cases contesting the res [...]
2003-11-14 10:44:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PREL PGOV PNAT SOCI EPET NI XY
03LAGOS2357AMCITS NOT/NOT TAKEN HOSTAGE IN DELTA - CHEVRON
[...] (C) Chevron's special security manager, Hamish Macdonald (sic),told Econoff on November 14 that no Americans were taken hostage in an incident earlier this week. Press reports indicate that four barges and 21 Chevron contractors were seized by Ijaw youths in the riverine area near Warri on [...]
2003-11-14 15:47:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALASEC EPET PINR NI CACS
03LAGOS2363OBASANJO SHOULD RESIGN CLAIMS CIVIL SOCIETY GROUP,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Civil society organizations continue to agitate on the national scene in an attempt to realize public policy and institutional reform, but have yet to produce real movement in that direction. Calls for protest against the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) [...]
2003-11-17 15:49:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET PGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI NI XY
03LAGOS2387FOUR WORN AND UNDER-UTILIZED REFINERIES FOR SALE
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Nigeria's Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has set November 14 as the deadline for investors to submit expressions of interest to be core investors (51 percent) in the country's four refineries. Major U.S. oil companies tell us they are not interested. Labor is taking a cautiona [...]
2003-11-20 14:54:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV ELAB PHUM PGOV PINR SOCI NI
03LAGOS2422NIGERIA'S TRANSITION TO A DEREGULATED DOWNSTREAM
[...] (C) SUMMARY. At the monthly Businessman's Lunch held at the American Guest Quarters pub in Lagos on November 6, executives of two major fuel marketing companies confirmed that the sector is essentially deregulated, and that there is no significant threat of mass action by organized labor (ref [...]
2003-11-26 10:22:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PINR EINV NI
03LAGOS2434EXPAT OIL WORKERS KIDNAPPED IN NIGER DELTA -- MORE
[...] (SBU) On Thursday, November 27, seven expatriates were kidnapped in Nigeria's Niger Delta region. One has escaped or has been released. No American citizens appear to be involved. 2. (CO) The seven expatriate employees of the Canadian pipe-coating company Bredero Shaw were kidnapped off [...]
2003-11-28 15:55:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALASEC EPET PGOV PINR PHUM EINV NI
03LAGOS2467FUTURE OF NIGERIAN OIL & GAS
[...] Cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2.(SBU) Summary: On July 11 and 12, Econoffs met with a variety of oil producing and servicing companies to gain insight into the current state of the Nigerian oil and gas industry and assess the country's potential contri [...]
2003-12-05 19:35:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDNI ECON EINV EPET ENRG
03LAGOS2493ETHNIC CLASHES ON THE BENIN RIVER
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On Friday, December 5, Itsekiri militants attacked Ijaws in boats and in villages on the Benin River, north of Warri. There are reports of houses burned and 19 persons killed. Nigerian military forces reacted quickly, and although some related skirmishes were reported on Satur [...]
2003-12-09 16:48:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALASEC EPET PGOV PHUM PINR EINV NI
03LAGOS2535A PEACE FORUM FOR WARRING PEOPLE OF WARRI
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: ConGen Lagos officers observed the initial meeting of the Warri Forum on Peace, Security, and Human Rights organized by USG grantee Academic Associates PeaceWorks (AAPW) November 18-20 in the Delta State capital of Asaba (reftel). Partially funded through USAID and DRL, the me [...]
2003-12-16 10:45:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINS EPET PINR MCAP SOCI NI
03LAGOS2574PRICE CAPS AND STRIKES CAUSE NIGERIA'S DOWNSTREAM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Barely 60 days after President Obasanjo declared Nigeria's downstream petroleum sector officially and completely deregulated, and 30 days after he replaced the head of the powerful national petroleum corporation, a GON regulatory agency shut down fuel stations of a US-based compan [...]
2003-12-18 05:39:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV ELAB PGOV NI
03LAGOS2579BIO ON WARRI NAVAL COMMANDER CAPTAIN O.B. OGUNJIMI
[...] (S N/F) On November 19, Poloff and Econoff met Captain Olufemi B. Ogunjimi, Commanding Officer (CO) of Nigerian Naval Station Delta (NNS Delta),headquartered in Warri, Delta State, at a forum discussing peace and security in the Niger Delta. 2. (S N/F) Septel provides further context and b [...]
2003-12-18 15:36:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNPINR PINS MOPS PGOV EPET NI
03LAGOS265EXPLOSION IN LAGOS
[...] Sensitive But Unclassified. 2. At approximately 1110 on Sunday, February 2, 2003, there was an explosion in Idumagbo Street, located between the Carter Bridge and Third Mainland Bridge on Lagos Island. The area is a lage market and residential area comprised of two and three story busi [...]
2003-02-03 16:45:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KCRM CASC PINS EIND EPET PGOV EINV NI
03LAGOS332NIGERIA: PETROLEUM INDUSTRY REGULATORY BODY
[...] No summary [...]
2003-02-14 13:07:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALELAB ENRG EPET EFIN PGOV NI
03LAGOS344NIGERIA: DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES
[...] On Saturday, February 15, employees from the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) went on strike to contest unpaid salaries and benefits and protest the GON's refusal to grant DPR autonomy. DPR is the agency that supervises tanker loadings and authorizes movement of crude oil at Nigeria's [...]
2003-02-18 16:14:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ENRG EPET EFIN PGOV NI
03LAGOS363NIGERIA: NUPENG JOINS DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM
[...] (U) As part of a solidarity agreement between the two major oil workers' unions, members of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) branch of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) joined a strike organized by DPR members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior S [...]
2003-02-21 06:31:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ENRG EFIN EPET PGOV NI
03LAGOS384NIGERIA: ENERGY UPDATE, FEB 20
[...] (U) This periodic update covering energy issues includes: --Oil Strike Suspended, No Effect on Exports --Wellhead Blows in Ogoniland --Local Content Rule Gives U.S. Firms Opportunity and Risk --Gas Developments, and --Almost Never Ever Power Anywhere -------------------------------------- [...]
2003-02-25 06:32:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS499NIGERIA: ENERGY UPDATE, FEB 28
[...] This periodic update covering energy issues includes: --Long Lines - Short on Answers; Fuel Crisis Continues --Obasanjo Offers Onshore/Offshore Compromise --Exxon-Mobil Produces Early from Yoho Fields, and --Marginal Oil Fields Awarded --------------------------------------------- ------- [...]
2003-03-07 12:08:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS568NIGERIAN LOCAL VIOLENCE CAUSES MINIMAL IMPACT
[...] Summary. A violent clash between local activists and police left seven dead in Delta state late last week. While Shell Oil moved non-essential staff from pockets of disturbance, there appears to be no disruption in oil production at this time. End Summary. 2. A simmering dispute betwee [...]
2003-03-17 23:58:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS575OIL EXEC SAYS NIGERIAN OIL PRODUCTION AT FULL
[...] (C) Summary. A senior industry source reports that Nigerian crude oil production is currently at full capacity. He states that Nigeria is likely producing just over 2.2 million barrels of crude per day. Ongoing communal violence in the Delta region is beginning to affect Shell Oil's product [...]
2003-03-18 18:09:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON ASEC PINS NI
03LAGOS624 NIGERIA: ESCRAVOS UPDATE - CRISIS WORSENS
[...] (SBU) Proprietary information please hold closely. 2. (SBU) Summary. The situation at ChevronTexaco's Escravos compound has deteriorated markedly since the March 20 arrival of government troops to quell the confrontation between Ijaw and Itsikiri villagers over local political pow [...]
2003-03-24 06:56:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDCASC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV PHUM NI
03LAGOS630NIGERIA: ETHNIC POLITICS AND NIGER DELTA CRISIS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The violent Ijaw confrontations of the Itsekiri in the oil-rich Escravos area result from their fierce political competition to control the South-west Warri Local Government. The chairmanship of this local government is seen as a lynchpin to the Ijaw's economic survival. If [...]
2003-03-24 16:27:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALCASC EPET ENRG PINS PGOV PHUM KDEM NI
03LAGOS631NIGERIA: TOTALFINAELF SUSPENDS OPERATIONS AT FOUR
[...] (C) Summary. TotalFinaElf (TFE) has become the latest victim of the strife between the Ijaws and Itsekiris in the Niger Delta. TFE has withdrawn its employees from four fields and ceased production there. The Ijaws, in an effort to ensure that their complaints are heard, now threaten to destr [...]
2003-03-24 18:37:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET CASC PINS ASEC PREF PGOV PHUM NI
03LAGOS637NIGERIA: A CONVERSATION WITH ONE IJAW
[...] No summary [...]
2003-03-25 18:36:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PINS ASEC PGOV PARM PHUM NI
03LAGOS677TFIZ01: NIGERIA ENERGY UPDATE, March 31
[...] (U) This update includes: -- When Will the Oil Flow? Delta Crisis Update -- Running on Empty: Refineries, Power Company and Consumers Face Same Plight -- Deep Water Deals: Joint Development Zone Advances ------------------------------------------- When Will the Oil Flow? Delta [...]
2003-04-01 09:00:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS707TFIZ01: WAITING FOR A SIGN: NIGERIA OIL EXECS
[...] (SBU) Summary: In the informal setting of a monthly luncheon, oil company executives today talked about the crisis in the Niger River delta (refs A and B),and indicated the industry is in no hurry to return evacuated employees to the swamps. They consider the loss of revenue from the closed [...]
2003-04-04 06:48:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS713NIGERIA'S NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: MIXED
[...] Summary: The Niger Delta Development Corporation (NDDC) was established in 2001 to ensure sustainable development of Nigeria's troubled oil-producing region. Events of the last month in the Delta region suggest that the NDDC has failed to meet the test. Since 2001, the NDDC has received about [...]
2003-04-04 11:59:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID EPET EINV EFIN PGOV NI
03LAGOS731 TFIZ01: BACK IN BUSINESS - CHEVRON NIGERIA
[...] (SBU) Summary: Contrary to recent news reports and statements by oil executives that companies are not ready to resume operations in the delta region anytime soon, Chevron confirmed today that it had been returning workers to its transfer station and tank farm at Escravos this week. As of Apr [...]
2003-04-04 17:53:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS736 NIGERIA: WARRI CRISIS - AN ITSEKIRI LEADER'S
[...] Summary: On April 5 EconOff met Chief Rita Lori-Ogbebor, an Itsekiri leader and a princess of the Warri Kingdom. Chief Ogebebor is one of 6 Itsekiri leaders preparing for an April 7 meeting with President Obasanjo and their Ijaw and Urhobo counterparts. They will try to resolve the continuin [...]
2003-04-07 13:24:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EPET ECON PINS PGOV PHUM PREF NI
03LAGOS739 NIGERIA: AN IJAW'S VIEW OF THE IJAW-ITSEKIRI
[...] Summary: On April 6, EconOff heard the Ijaws' side of the story regarding their longstanding conflict with the Itsekiris, the subject of reftel. The Ijaws argue that they have a legitimate claim to the land in and about Warri. Our Ijaw interlocutor, who acted as if he spoke for the Ijaws co [...]
2003-04-07 16:03:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EPET ECON PINS PGOV PARM PHUM PREF SMIG NI
03LAGOS827NIGERIA ENERGY UPDATE, April 22
[...] (U) This update includes: -- Slowly but Surely: Delta Oil Operations Ramp Up -- Between the Lines: Fuel Shortages Continue During Elections -- Fits and Starts: NEPA Privatization Continues while Power Capacity Expands Amidst Crises and Outages --------------------------------- [...]
2003-04-23 06:29:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS99 Nigeria: Biweekly Energy Report No. 1
[...] Summary. In late December, the Government of Nigeria (GON) released 24 billion Naira to its international oil joint venture partners in payment of arrears outstanding since the last era of military rule (l994-99). The deferral of payments had slowed investment by Nigeria's joint partners in [...]
2003-01-14 08:59:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EFIN ECON PINS NI
03OTTAWA1149ALBERTA ENERGY LEADERS ON GOOD NEWS, WORRIES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION. ALBERTA ENERGY SECTOR LEADERS SUPPORT U.S. GOALS IN IRAQ, ARE VERY PLEASED THE U.S. ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION (EIA) HAS BEGUN TO TREAT OIL SANDS AS PROVEN RESERVES AND ARE CONCERNED THAT NORTH AMERICA IS BECOMING OVERLY RELIANT ON NATURAL GAS FOR ELECT [...]
2003-04-24 15:46:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ECON SENV CA
03OTTAWA334 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION IN
[...] (U) This message is sensitive, but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. 2. (U) This message was prepared with assistance from Amconsul Calgary. 3. (U) Critical infrastructure protection is among the areas listed for bilateral action in the Ridge-Manley Smart Border plan. Canada is [...]
2003-02-03 21:55:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ETRD EINV CA
03OTTAWA503 NATURAL GAS IN NORTH AMERICA:
[...] (U) Although Canada's energy exports to the United States have grown at impressive rates in recent decades, making Canada our largest total energy supplier, Canada's conventional natural gas resources are maturing and production from current areas could peak within a decade. GOC forecasters ex [...]
2003-02-21 16:36:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET ETRD CA
03OTTAWA566 ENERGY FROM CANADA: PRELIMINARY 2002 DATA
[...] SUMMARY/INTRODUCTION: The dominant position of Canadian energy production and trade for the United States is reinforced by preliminary 2002 data. The statistics from Canada's National Energy Board, Natural Resources Canada, and the U.S. Energy Information Administration show: . -- Canada [...]
2003-02-28 17:42:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ECON EPET ETRD CA
03RANGOON1197NO JOY FOR BURMA'S TRADERS
[...] (SBU) Summary: After claiming with much fanfare to have had a USD 700 million trade surplus last year (a claim doubted by most not dressed in a uniform),the Burmese government will not likely repeat the farce this year. Admittedly making an accurate assessment of Burma's trade balance is a f [...]
2003-09-24 08:28:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALETRD ECON EPET PGOV BM
03RANGOON574ENERGY GIANTS FUND BURMESE MODEL VILLAGES
[...] (SBU) Summary: A visit to the Total/UNOCAL pipeline zone in Tanintharyi Division revealed an impressive level of socio-economic development. A lack of government interference, and the determination of well-funded corporate citizens to push the envelope, have allowed for decent living standard [...]
2003-05-12 09:29:00Embassy RangoonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EPET PGOV BM
03RANGOON832U.S. INVESTOR, GARMENT WORKERS FEAR NEW BURMA
[...] (SBU) Summary: The input on pending U.S. sanctions on Burma continues to roll in. In the last several days we've heard the fears and concerns of the largest U.S. investor in Burma, Unocal, and also from 28,000 garment workers. End summary. Unocal Sees Unintended Consequences 2. (SBU) T [...]
2003-07-09 08:29:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALETRD EIND EPET BM
03ROME2598ENI UPDATE: ITALY'S ENERGY GIANT LOOKING BOTH
[...] (SBU) Summary: ENI, Italy's dominant energy conglomerate, is expanding into foreign markets, while consolidating its position at home. Its significant presence in the Middle East and Central Asia increasingly is complemented by expansion within Europe, including recent acquisitions in Spain a [...]
2003-06-10 17:17:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ETRD ETTC IT
03SANAA1589RUMORED OIL FIND NOT ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN ROYG ECONOMY
[...] (C) Summary: Rumors are circulating in Sanaa that an oil discovery by Canadian Nexen could contain over a billion barrels of oil. Earlier, Ministry of Oil officials expressed optimism that new oil finds in Yemen could maintain current production levels indefinitely, in spite of their own Mini [...]
2003-07-02 14:24:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON YM ENERGY COM
03SANAA2204CANADIAN NEXEN IN THE HADRAMAUT: THE TERMINAL AND
[...] (c) Begin summary: During an August 7-11 visit to the governorate of Hadramaut, Embassy officials toured oil company Canadian Nexen's Central Pumping Facility (CPF) and Export Terminal. Nexen said it has good relations with its neighbors and there have been no threats to the pipeline, but no [...]
2003-09-03 12:19:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEPET PTER EINV PREL ECON YM COM ENERGY
03SANAA819PRESS PLAYS ON EXAGGERATED ECONOMIC FEARS, ROYG
[...] (C) Summary: Grave economic consequences from the war in Iraq have been predicted in both official and unofficial Yemeni press. However, most of the articles have been based on conjecture and faulty math. In response, ROYG officials have been reinforcing positive economic news and developing [...]
2003-04-17 14:01:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EPET YM COM
03SANTODOMINGO5135DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ELECTIONS: LEONEL FERNANDEZ ON
[...] (SBU) Summary: Former president and presidential pre-candidate Leonel Fernandez (PLD) emphasized to the Ambassador September 9 the importance of the Dominican Republic's relations with the United States, commented on the Dominican Republic's bumpy relations with Venezuela and the recent interr [...]
2003-09-23 16:07:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYDR EFIN EPET ETRD PGOV PREL VE
03SANTODOMINGO5157DOMINICANS PUZZLED BY CHAVEZ'S ACCUSATIONS AND
[...] (U) Summary. Relations between Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have been strained since July 27, when Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez accused ex-Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez of conspiring to assassinate him and criticized the Dominican government for allowing this to take pl [...]
2003-09-23 23:32:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET PREL DR VE
03TEGUCIGALPA1645AES Attempts to Salvage 200MW Energy Contract and
[...] (SBU) AES Honduras' efforts to salvage its 200MW energy contract, awarded and signed Christmas day, 2002 (ref g) despite having overcome an unfair government procurement process and political influence, may be reaching the end of the road this month. Apparently, due to financial and managemen [...]
2003-07-11 22:08:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EINV ECON HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2385Honduran Gasoline Pricing: Tempest in a Teapot
[...] (SBU) Summary. In September, former Industry and Trade Minister for President Maduro Juliet Handal began a public campaign to criticize the Honduran government's method of establishing maximum gasoline prices. Handal has argued in press conferences and appearances in front of the Honduran Na [...]
2003-10-09 15:51:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EINV ECON PGOV PINR HO
03TEGUCIGALPA725HONDURAN PRESIDENT MADURO ADDRESSES NATION ON IRAQ:
[...] (U) Summary: Honduran President Ricardo Maduro addressed the nation the evening of March 20 on the war in Iraq and possible implications for Honduras. His basic message was that the war may cause hardships, but there was no reason to panic and that Hondurans should stick together. He stated [...]
2003-03-21 21:38:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ECON EPET OIIP ASEC IZ HO
03THEHAGUE2163Secretary Abraham's 8/13 Meeting with Dutch
[...] (U) Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham met with Dutch Economics (also energy and telecommunications) Minister Laurens Jan Brinkhorst on August 13 in The Hague. In response to a question from Brinkhorst, the Secretary described the factors that led to the California electricity shortages - e [...]
2003-08-27 13:18:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG TPHY EINV KNNP IZ IR NL EUN
03THEHAGUE2290ILSA: IRAN-AZADEGAN DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO ROYAL
[...] (C) Summary. Senior Shell Advisor Gavin Graham confirmed that Shell has no plans to make a proposal or tender for the Azadegan oil field independent of the Japanese. Shell does not feel the time is right to make deals in Iran, and is wary of undermining its relationship with the Japanese [...]
2003-09-11 17:04:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ETTC IR JA NL UK
03THEHAGUE2422INTERNATIONAL ENERGY FORUM: MAY 22-24 MEETING IN
[...] As current chairman of the IEF, the Netherlands has announced the following preliminary program for the 2004 IEF that will take place May 22-24, 2004 at the Okura Hotel in Amsterdam. The Dutch have also noted the launch of the IEF website at www.iefs.net Begin Text of Preliminary Program [...]
2003-09-25 05:06:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG NL
03ZAGREB799DRUZHBADRIA AND CPOT PIPELINES -- CROATIA MOVING
[...] (SBU) THE DRUZHBADRIA PIPELINE PROJECT IS ONE POSSIBLE ROUTE TO BRING RUSSIAN OIL TO WESTERN MARKETS, SOMETHING WHICH WOULD ENHANCE GLOBAL ENERGY SECURITY BY INCREASING DIVERSIFICATION OF OIL SUPPLIES. THE CROATIAN PRESS HAS SOUGHT TO PORTRAY CROATIA AS A NEW PLAYER IN WORLD OIL POLITICS. H [...]
2003-04-11 08:15:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET SENV HR
04ABUDHABI1016UAE: TALK ABOUT TOWN
[...] (U) Classified by Deputy Chief of Mission Richard A. Albright, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (U) The "Talk About Town" series by the U.S. Mission in the UAE -- Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate General Dubai -- is provided on a periodic basis, and intended to report on local business atmo [...]
2004-04-06 11:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON EPET PGOV PREL SOCI TC
04ABUDHABI1114UAE Environmental Efforts
[...] The UAE, led by the emirate of Abu Dhabi, has taken a number of steps to protect the environment and to increase environmental awareness in the UAE. The Federal Environmental Agency (FEA),established in 1993, is the federal agency charged with drafting UAE environmental laws and regulations. [...]
2004-04-12 15:35:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA SENV ETRD ECON EPET TC
04ABUDHABI1290 UAEG INFORMED OF INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT
[...] (SBU) Econoff delivered ref information April 24 to UAE Federal Customs Authority Deputy Director General Saeed Al- Marri, who undertook to forward the International Ship And Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code to the customs authorities in each of the UAE's seven emirates. He reminded Econof [...]
2004-04-25 12:55:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
04ABUDHABI13AL-SUWEIDI BROTHERS: INFLUENTIAL ABU DHABI FAMILY
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (SBU) Summary: In a country where tribal affiliation and family connections shape the local commercial landscape, the Al-Suweidi is one of the largest and most influential tribes in the UAE. The Al-Suweidi ca [...]
2004-01-03 11:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNECON EFIN EINV EPET PINS PREL PGOV TC
04ABUDHABI1465UAE OIL MINISTER calls for OPEC to take steps to
[...] (U) ON THE MARGINS OF AN ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE IN ABU DHABI ON MAY 8, UAE PETROLEUM MINISTER OBEID BIN SAIF AL- NASIRI CALLED FOR OPEC TO "DO SOMETHING" ABOUT HIGH OIL PRICES AND RAISE THE CARTEL'S OFFICIAL PRODUCTION QUOTA. HE NOTED THAT OPEC MEMBERS ALREADY ARE OVERPRODUCING THE CURRENT Q [...]
2004-05-09 11:23:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON EINV EPET TC
04ABUDHABI1701 UAEG RECEIVES DEMARCHE ON ILSA
[...] (U) Classified by Deputy Chief of Mission Richard A. Albright, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) The Ambassador raised ref A talking points May 23 with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hamdan bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (HbZ) and expressed USG concern about re [...]
2004-05-24 11:48:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC IR
04ABUDHABI1942 UAE PRODUCTION IN THE WAKE OF THE JUNE OPEC QUOTA
[...] (C) Ambassador, accompanied by EconChief paid her farewell call to ADNOC CEO Yousef Omair bin Yousef and Deputy CEO Abdullah Nasser Al-Suwaidi on June 6, 2004. The Ambassador thanked Yousef for the UAE and OPEC's welcome action and asked about the UAE's announcement that it would produce an e [...]
2004-06-13 12:42:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON TC
04ABUDHABI195 UPPER ZAKUM FIELD UPDATE
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). This cable contains business proprietary information. Please protect. 2. (C) In late December, Ambassador and Econchief met with Exxon Mobil (Al-Khalij) President Frank Kemnetz, who provided an update on the st [...]
2004-01-20 05:37:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
04ABUDHABI2028 UAE: BOGUS REPORT CLAIMS EXXONMOBIL WINS BID TO
[...] (U) Classified by Charge d'Affaires Richard A. Albright, a.i., for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (U) A Middle East Economic Survey (MEES) article this week, citing "sources close to the Supreme Petroleum Council" (SPC),claimed that the SPC had selected U.S. firm ExxonMobil to develop the m [...]
2004-06-21 09:40:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
04ABUDHABI2033 UAEG DECLINES TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFO ON GAS
[...] (U) Classified by Charge d'Affaires, a.i. Richard A. Albright, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C/NF) In a June 14 meeting with Econoff, Chief Operating Officer of Mubadala (and former Projects Manager for UAE Offsets Group) Khaldoon Al-Mubarak (protect) said the UAEG would not provide fu [...]
2004-06-21 13:43:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC IR
04ABUDHABI2206UAE COMPLIANT WITH INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT
[...] According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO),all of the UAE's major seaports and oil and gas terminal operators were ISPS certified by the July 1 deadline. The following UAE seaports received ISPS certification: Dubai Dry Dock (Dubai) Jebel Ali Port (Dubai) Port Rashid (Dub [...]
2004-07-04 12:48:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV
04ABUDHABI2254UAE: MAJOR SHAKE-UP IN THE SUPREME PETROLEUM
[...] (U) Classified by Charge d'Affaires, a.i. Richard A. Albright, for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (C/NF) Summary and comment: In a surprise move, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Shaykh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan overhauled the membership of the secretive Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) on June 29. [...]
2004-07-06 14:12:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNECON EFIN EINV EPET PINS PREL PGOV TC
04ABUDHABI2263 UAEG RECEIVES DEMARCHE ON IRAN GAS NEGOTIATIONS
[...] (U) Classified by Charge d'Affaires, a.i. Richard A. Albright, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) Charge delivered ref A talking points to MFA Assistant Secretary Abdullah Rashid Al-Noaimi July 6, and expressed our concerns about Abu Dhabi's potential project to import gas from Iran. Al [...]
2004-07-07 11:07:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC IR
04ABUDHABI2437 UAE NEARING MAXIMUM OIL PRODUCTION LIMITS
[...] (U) Classified by Charge d'Affaires Richard A. Albright, a.i., for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C/NF) Summary: During a July 20 meeting with Charge and Econoff, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Deputy CEO and new member of the Supreme Petroleum Council (see ref C) Abdullah Nasser Al [...]
2004-07-21 11:53:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
04ABUDHABI3095 OPEC TO RAISE PRODUCTON QUOTA?
[...] (C) Summary: Ministry of Petroleum advisor Dr. Ibrahim Ismail (protect) told EconChief that he thought that OPEC Ministers would raise the production quota by 1-1.5 mb/d to reflect at least some of OPEC's current overproduction and to help calm the markets. He also said that the ministers w [...]
2004-09-13 13:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON TC
04ABUDHABI3380INFORMING UAE OFFICIALS REGARDING USE OF SPR
[...] (U) On September 24, Ambassador telephoned MFA Undersecretary Abdullah Rashid Al-Noaimi and reviewed with him Ref B talking points regarding the need for the U.S. Department of Energy to enter into negotiations to make available a limited quantity of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve [...]
2004-09-27 11:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDEPET OPEC ECON PREL TC
04ABUDHABI4400NEW UAE OIL MINISTER CONFIRMS MODERATE STANCE
[...] (C) Summary: New UAE Energy Minister Al-Hamili told Ambassador on December 5 that the UAE was committed to meeting market needs. He also underlined the UAE's interest in market stability and moderate prices that support global growth. The Minister stressed that OPEC was doing all it could to [...]
2004-12-05 13:04:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON TC
04ABUDHABI4468PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR SUPPORTS MODERATE OIL PRICES,
[...] (C) Summary: Presidential Advisor and Supreme Petroleum Council Member Al-Suwaidi told Ambassador December 8 that the UAE supports a stable oil price that was fair to both producers and consumers. He said that overly high prices were not in the UAE's long-term interest and added that the UAE [...]
2004-12-08 13:31:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON PGOV TC
04ABUDHABI652UAE OIL MINISTER: "OPEC MAY REVIEW PRODUCTION
[...] (U) Classified by Deputy Chief of Mission Richard A. Albright, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (U) UAE Oil Minister Obaid Al-Nasseri told reporters last week that OPEC would stand by the April 1 production cuts, but review its policy at the OPEC meeting at the end of March. Indeed, the [...]
2004-03-09 13:59:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
04ABUDHABI735 UAE: SUPREME PETROLEUM COUNCIL DELAYS DECISION ON UPPER ZAKUM
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C/NF) Summary and comment: Almost two years after international oil companies submitted bids, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on January 27 presented its recommendation for the award of a 28 percen [...]
2004-03-16 06:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
04ABUDHABI790 FORMER UAE OIL MINISTER SHARES "SECRET" DOCUMENT
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C/NF) Special Adviser to the President and the UAE's first Oil Minister Man'a Al-Otaiba recently passed the Ambassador a document on Abu Dhabi oil production marked "secret," and dated February 16, 2003. Al-O [...]
2004-03-21 05:15:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET PGOV BEXP ENRG ECON EINV TC
04ABUJA1007U/S TAYLOR'S MEETING WITH FINANCE MINISTER
[...] Summary: In a meeting with Treasury U/S Taylor, Nigerian Finance Minister Okonjo-Iweala said the Ministry will carry out an audit of petroleum revenues to make sure the GON is getting its fair share, and the results will be reported to the public. The GON is sidelining its windfall cash from [...]
2004-06-08 07:19:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN EIND EINT EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD ETTC NI
04ABUJA1032NATIONAL STRIKE BEGINS SLOWLY, PICKS UP STEAM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Nigerian Labour Congress' (NLC) strike to protest the latest hike in fuel prices began the day slowly June 9 but continues to pick up steam. More businesses closed as the day progressed, including businesses outside Abuja and Lagos. No major public demonstrations have been [...]
2004-06-09 14:24:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PHUM EPET NI
04ABUJA1040FUEL STRIKE ENTERS DAY 2: COMING OR GOING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) strike began its second day much as the first day. Businesses, especially banks and filling stations, remain closed in many parts of the country. The strike remains for the most part non-violent, but a clash outside NLC headquarters today cla [...]
2004-06-10 13:55:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM EPET NI
04ABUJA1048FUEL SUBSIDIES IN NIGERIA: BETWEEN A ROCK AND A
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Up until April or May, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) received an allocation of petroleum from the GON at below-market rates, sold part of it on world markets, and used the rest to subsidize gasoline prices domestically, all outside the government's formal budget [...]
2004-06-11 13:25:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ELAB ENRG EPET PGOV PREL NI
04ABUJA1050LABOR STRIKE DAY 3: ANTICIPATION OF FRIDAY PRAYERS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The National Labour Congress (NLC) strike opened its third day with a sense of anticipation. NLC teams continue circulating in many parts of the country checking gas stations and telling the public that the strike remains on. GON officials are seen on TV similarly checking gas [...]
2004-06-11 14:20:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PHUM EPET NI
04ABUJA1054LABOR SUSPENDED THE NATIONAL STRIKE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The National Labour Congress (NLC) strike that began June 9 was "suspended" in the evening of June 11 when the NLC announced that the GON had substantially complied with the demand to reduce fuel prices. The NLC called its strike a success, while some of the opposition felt the [...]
2004-06-14 13:30:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB EPET NI
04ABUJA1070STRIKE WAS MINOR SETBACK FOR GASOLINE
[...] (C) Summary: The strike and rollback of prices are a temporary setback for gasoline deregulation, similar to the other rollbacks on price and the fuel tax over the past year. The GON likely will regroup and raise the basic pump price again in a few months, as it has done over the past year fro [...]
2004-06-16 13:32:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EPET ECON EFIN NI
04ABUJA1653NIGERIA, CORRUPTION, AND US
[...] (SBU) Summary: Corruption is a serious problem for Nigeria, and harms U.S. interests. President Bush took up the issue in the G8 transparency/anti-corruption Compact with Nigeria at Sea Island, and the next important U.S. effort will be at the Nigeria-G8 meeting in Washington October 4. Post [...]
2004-09-24 07:58:00Embassy AbujaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV KCOR EPET EAID NI
04ABUJA1655(U) DEMARCHE ON RELEASE OF CRUDE FROM
[...] (U) At about noon September 24, Econ Counselor called on President Obasanjo's Special Advisor for Petroleum and Energy Edmund Daukoru and made the demarche requested via email. Daukoru, who co-chairs the national oil company, is de facto minister of energy, since the President has not filled [...]
2004-09-24 10:31:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG PREL NI OIL
04ABUJA1666 NLC GASOLINE STRIKE ULTIMATIM -- GON OVER A BARREL?
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) issued an ultimatum September 27 that GON had two weeks to roll back gasoline price increases, and if this were not done, the NLC would organize a nationwide "sit at home" work stoppage. Retail gasoline prices have gone up over 20 percent since t [...]
2004-09-28 14:27:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ELAB EPET PINS NI OIL
04ABUJA1673DELTA VIOLENCE: KEEPING OUR POWDER DRY
[...] (S) Summary: Although the military situation has been relatively quiet the past few days, there is much political movement among the major players. A senior Defense Ministry source confirmed press reports that militia leader Asari, whom GON forces were trying to kill last week, is in Abuja t [...]
2004-09-29 12:46:00Embassy AbujaSECRETPREL MOPS PGOV EPET PINS CASC ASEC NI DELTAVIOLENCE
04ABUJA1675DELTA MILITIA LEADER MEETS WITH GOVERNMENT
[...] (S) Dokubo Asari, the leader of a militia recently fighting government forces in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta, met September 29 with GON officials in the capital Abuja. Asari claims he met with President Obasanjo. GON Information Minister Chikelu told the press Asari only met with GON secur [...]
2004-09-30 08:57:00Embassy AbujaSECRETPGOV MOPS EPET CASC PREL PINS ASEC NI DELTAVIOLENCE
04ABUJA1727PARTIAL COMPLIANCE AS NATIONWIDE STRIKE ENTERS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The nationwide sit-at-home strike called by the leadership of the NLC entered its second day October 12. In Abuja, most streets and markets were active, but the doors of most commercial banks and filling stations were closed to customers. In Lagos, the stock exchange and Cent [...]
2004-10-12 13:09:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB PGOV EPET KDEM ECON NI
04ABUJA1761NIGERIA NATIONWIDE STRIKE -- ROUND ONE ENDS
[...] (SBU) Late October 14 the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) declared that the "first phase" of its nationwide strike had been a success and would be suspended for two weeks to see if the GON rolls back the price increase on gasoline. Business was back to normal in most parts of the country on Oct [...]
2004-10-15 11:19:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ELAB EPET NI
04ABUJA1837NIGERIA STRIKE TO RESUME NOVEMBER 16, INCLUDE OIL
[...] This is a joint Embassy Abuja - Consulate Lagos Report. 2. The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and allied civil society organizations met October 31 in Lagos, announcing that the NLC would resume on November 16 its nationwide strike against gasoline price increases, and threatening that this [...]
2004-11-01 11:52:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EPET ELAB PINS NI
04ABUJA275REP. JEFFERSON'S MEETING WITH NNPC MANAGING
[...] (SBU) Summary. Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Managing Director Funsho Kupolokun said February 16 that he has given cautious encouragement to two petroleum sector projects that could be potentially profitable for U.S. investors: a joint oil delivery system for marginal oil fie [...]
2004-02-19 12:52:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV EPET NI
04ABUJA350EITI: PUBLIC SHOW WORKSHOP; PROGRESS BEING MADE
[...] Summary: Nigeria's February 19-20 EITI Petroleum Revenue Management Workshop was not as happy a step forward on transparency and corruption as the enactment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Act (reftel) on February 23, but it was useful nevertheless. The two days of speakers - attended b [...]
2004-02-27 13:36:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KCOR EPET NI
04ACCRA2251SENATOR INHOFE MEETS WITH GHANA'S PRESIDENT KUFUOR
[...] (U) During a brief overnight visit to Accra on November 11, U.S. Senator James Inhofe met with Ghanaian President John Kufuor and held a private evening meeting. Embassy officers met the Senator at the airport and made transportation, hotel and scheduling arrangements. 2. (C) The Amba [...]
2004-11-16 18:46:00Embassy AccraCONFIDENTIALEPET GH MARR PGOV PTER
04ACCRA56FOLLOW-UP TO EVIAN SUMMIT ANTI- CORRUPTION/TRANSPARENCY DECLARATION: IDENTIFICATION OF PILOT COUNTRIES
[...] Summary. Anti-corruption and transparency are critical issues in Ghana. While the G-8 program could add value to on-going anti-corruption and transparency initiatives in Ghana, and while we think Ghana could ultimately participate successfully, the timing is not good for including Ghana as on [...]
2004-01-12 12:01:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KCOR PGOV ECON EINV EPET ETRD GH
04ADANA153MERSIN PORT FACING NEED FOR CHANGE
[...] No summary [...]
2004-12-06 09:42:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD MARR MCAP EAGR EPET EWWT TU ADANA
04AMMAN10012TRUCKERS' DISRUPTION HAVING MINIMAL IMPACT ON
[...] (SBU) Jordanian officials say the Aqaba port is running smoothly, despite a 18-day-old truckers' work disruption capturing local newspaper headlines. According to Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority Commissioner of Revenue and Customs Shadi Majali, about 1,000 to 1,500 truckers are target [...]
2004-12-20 06:33:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ELTN EPET JO
04AMMAN2579JORDANIAN FINANCE MINISTER ON WANING ASSISTANCE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Jordan's Finance Minister revealed that although Saudi Arabia had ended its oil donations to Jordan as of April 1, Jordan had received and expected to continue to receive further financial support from the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) In an April 1 [...]
2004-04-04 13:29:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEFIN EPET JO PREL
04AMMAN2780U.S. COMPANY WINS DEFENSE FUELS CONTRACT LOST BY
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: The U.S.Firm Trigeant has replaced the Jordanian-owned Shahin Group under part of a $71.8 million contract to supply refined oil products to Iraq for the Defense Energy Support Center. The Shahin Group was terminated for cause because it was unable to deliver the amount of [...]
2004-04-13 14:56:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEPET ETRD MOPS
04AMMAN348JORDAN: KUWAITIS DO NOT PROMISE TO CONTINUE FREE
[...] (C) On the margins of a separate meeting, Foreign Minister Muasher gave the Ambassador a readout of his recently concluded trip to Kuwait for a meeting of the bilateral Jordan-Kuwait Higher Committee. Muasher said he had been very well received ("like royalty," in fact),including extensive [...]
2004-01-15 15:59:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEFIN PREL EPET KU JO
04AMMAN3488FREE SAUDI OIL FOR ANOTHER YEAR! OR MAYBE NOT...
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The GOJ announced yesterday that Saudi Arabia will provide Jordan with free oil for another year. Unfortunately, this public announcement may well endanger Jordan's informal accord with the publicity-shy Saudis. If the oil deal falls through, Jordan still faces a bleak budgetary [...]
2004-05-06 19:44:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON EFIN JO SA
04AMMAN3955U/S LARSON MEETING WITH QATARI MINISTER OF ECONOMY
[...] (SBU) U/S Larson met with Qatari Minister of Economy and Commerce Mohammed Bin Ahmed Bin Jassim Al-Thani on May 15 at the margins of the World Economic Forum at the Dead Sea in Jordan. Larson opened by seeking the views of the Qataris on the G-8 reform initiative. He passed a copy of the late [...]
2004-05-19 13:55:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EPET EAID QA IZ NG
04AMMAN4310ENERGY MINISTER ADDRESSES TRANSPARENCY CONCERNS,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: According to Energy Minister Khreisat, the al-Samra power plant construction tender has been and will remain transparent, despite complaints by U.S. contractor Black & Veatch (B&V). In a May 24 meeting, Khreisat also shared the Energy Ministry,s plans for modernization of the Z [...]
2004-05-31 14:18:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EINV JO
04AMMAN665MUASHER ASKS FOR HELP WITH THE SAUDIS ON OIL
[...] (C) Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher told the Ambassador and PolCouns January 21 that neither Kuwait nor the UAE had yet provided all the free oil they had promised to Jordan in the aftermath of the Iraq war. Kuwait, he asserted, had committed to providing 25,000 bpd for six months, and Jorda [...]
2004-01-27 13:05:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PREL KU SA JO TC
04AMMAN7403JORDAN'S FINANCE MINISTER ON DEBT AND OIL PRICES;
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Although making considerable progress on Jordan's public debt front, Jordan's Finance Minister is pushing for more. Driven by targets set by a Jordanian Public Debt Law, he seeks U.S. support in the Paris Club to support Jordan's debt swap plans as well as technical assistanc [...]
2004-09-07 14:10:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEFIN EPET EAID JO IZ
04ANKARA1036GEORGIAN FM JAPARIDZE'S FIRST VISIT TO TURKEY
[...] (C) Summary: Georgian FM Japaridze reportedly gave Turkish FM Gul a positive readout of President Saakashvili's recent Moscow trip but said Saakashvili had emphasized that Georgia will remain oriented toward the West, will insist on Russian withdrawal from bases in Georgia, and will not agree [...]
2004-02-23 16:16:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALECIN ECON EPET GG PGOV PREL RS TU
04ANKARA1061TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY FLOATS IDEA FOR VOLUNTARY
[...] (C) MFA Director General for Energy Haki Akil told us the Foreign Ministry is launching a new initiative to reduce the transport of petroleum and refined products through the Turkish Straits. MFA is testing the interest of oil companies in an agreement on voluntary principles that would comm [...]
2004-02-24 16:02:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET EWWT PREL SENV TU
04ANKARA1346BOTAS SAYS SIX MILLION BARRELS OF IRAQI OIL NOW AT
[...] No summary [...]
2004-03-05 14:40:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PREL TU IZ
04ANKARA1542TURKISH MFA REQUESTS USG REACTION TO IDEA OF
[...] (U) This is an action request -- see para 8. 2. (C) Summary: MFA Director General for Energy Hakki Akil asked March 12 for an initial USG reaction to the Ministry's initiative (reftel) to obtain agreement on voluntary principles committing oil companies to reduce the flow of oil throug [...]
2004-03-16 09:39:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET EWWT PREL SENV TU
04ANKARA1861ANOTHER INVESTMENT PROBLEM: THE CASE OF THE OIL
[...] (SBU) Lawyers representing U.S.-based Toreador Resources Corporation called on the Ambassador March 22 to seek the Mission's assistance in resolving a problem that is preventing Toreador from repatriating the proceeds of its $53 million capital investment in Turkey. They explained that the [...]
2004-03-29 14:59:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EPET PREL TU
04ANKARA2075PRESENTING DEPARTMENT REACTION TO MFA VOLUNTARY
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-09 13:38:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EWWT PREL SENV TU
04ANKARA2721TURKEY AS THE HUB IN THE EAST-WEST ENERGY CORRIDOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: Turkish officials say they continue to strongly support the East-West Energy Corridor and are positioning Turkey to become the transit hub for Caspian and Middle East natural gas to Europe. Turkey is pushing two pipeline projects to export gas to Europe and exploring options f [...]
2004-05-14 09:07:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALECIN ENRG EPET ETRD SENV TU
04ANKARA291IMPORTANCE OF COORDINATION IN WASHINGTON ON TRAVEL
[...] No summary [...]
2004-01-16 08:34:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET PGOV PREL TU
04ANKARA2914CASPIAN BASIN ENERGY AMBASSADOR MANN DISCUSSES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On the margins of the IEA's Seminar "Natural Gas in South East Europe," May 5-6, in Istanbul, Ambassador Mann met with Energy U/S Sami Demirbilek and MFA DDG for Energy Hakki Akil to discuss U.S.-Turkish coordination in support of the East-West Energy Corridor. Turkish officia [...]
2004-05-25 15:22:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN ENRG EPET ETTC IR TU
04ANKARA3336AMBASSADOR EDELMAN URGES TURKEYS' ENERGY MINISTER
[...] (C) Summary: In a June 8 meeting with Minister of Energy Hilmi Guler, Ambassador Edelman welcomed progress on the East-West Energy Corridor, raised concerns about Iranian gas exports to Europe, expressed support for Bosphorus bypass pipelines, and pressed the GOT to accelerate energy sector [...]
2004-06-14 14:12:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALECIN ENRG EPET SENV TU
04ANKARA3419BOSPHORUS BYPASS PIPELINES -- THE SITUATION IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Turkish Government supports construction of a bypass pipeline to reduce the rising volume of oil tanker traffic through the Turkish Straits. Two consortia are promoting bypass projects in Turkey -- one via Thrace and the other from Samsun to Ceyhan -- and have applied for [...]
2004-06-16 08:26:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET ETRD SENV TU
04ANKARA3900MFA DISPUTES REPORT THAT TURKEY AND IRAN AGREED ON
[...] (U) According to a report carried by the Turkish online news service Zaman and several Iranian news outlets, Iran has offered to reduce the price of its natural gas exports to Turkey if Turkey agrees to facilitate the transport of Iranian gas to Europe. The report added that the deal was rea [...]
2004-07-14 16:01:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ETRD ETTC IR TU
04ANKARA4009TURKEY: MFA SEEKS CONSENSUS OF OIL COMPANIES ON
[...] (SBU) Summary: Turkey's MFA continues to oppose issuing licenses now to the companies that have applied for Turkish Straits bypass pipeline routes through Turkey. Instead, the Ministry wants to forge a consensus among the oil companies on "Voluntary Principles" to reduce their traffic in the [...]
2004-07-20 11:03:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET PREL TU
04ANKARA4109CASPIAN BASIN ENERGY DIPLOMACY AMBASSADOR MANN
[...] (C) Summary: EUR Ambassador Steven Mann encouraged Turkish Energy Minister Guler to work together with the United States to promote Caspian natural gas exports through Turkey to Europe, but cautioned about Iranian gas transitting Turkey. Guler noted Turkey's difficult relationship with Iran [...]
2004-07-23 10:09:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ETRD PREL TU
04ANKARA4110AMBASSADOR MANN DISCUSSES CASPIAN ENERGY ISSUES AT
[...] (U) Summary: Caspian Basin Energy Development Ambassador Steven Mann met with energy officials on the margins of the June 16-17 Tale of Three Seas Energy Conference in Istanbul. (Septel reports on Mann,s meeting with Turkish Energy Minister Guler.) Mann was joined by Turkish MFA Deputy U/S A [...]
2004-07-23 10:12:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETRD PREL TU
04ANKARA4186MERSIN REFINERY FIRE CONTROLLED
[...] (U) A FIERCE FIRE BROKE OUT ON JULY 25 AT ATAS OIL REFINERY IN MERSIN. ACCORDING TO PRESS REPORTS, A TANK CONTAINING SOME NINE THOUSAND CUBIC METERS OF CRUDE OIL WAS ABLAZE THROUGHOUT THE DAY AS FIREFIGHTERS WORKED TO PREVENT THE FIRE FROM SPREADING TO OTHER AREAS OF THE REFINERY. MERSIN F [...]
2004-07-28 14:10:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDEPET TU IZ
04ANKARA4421TURKISH PM ERDOGAN'S JULY 27-29 VISIT TO IRAN
[...] (C) Summary: According to MFA and ruling AKP contacts, PM Erdogan urged the Iranians to cooperate with IAEA on their nuclear program. The visit failed to produce an agreement on an expanded project to transship Iranian natural gas: the Turks sought a price reduction on their 1996 gas deal wi [...]
2004-08-06 13:17:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET IR IZ KNNP PREL PTER TU
04ANKARA4443TURKEY AND IRAN GAS, BOSPORUS BYPASS, AND BTC
[...] (C) Summary: In a August 5 meeting with Charge, MFA Deputy U/S for Economic Relations Alev Kilic expressed general support for U.S. goals for regional energy development - with one exception. While Kilic stressed that Turkey,s priority for natural gas was for realizing transit from the Caspi [...]
2004-08-09 09:09:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ETRD IR GA UK TU
04ANKARA4601TURKISH ENERGY OFFICIALS ON LIBERALIZATION, IRAN,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey's BOTAS (Petroleum Pipeline Corporation) Director Mehmet Bilgic expressed confidence in Turkey and BOTAS' growing role as an energy transit country for oil and gas, citing that the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyan oil pipeline and Shah Deniz gas pipeline (tendering process) were on sc [...]
2004-08-16 16:03:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETRD IR TU
04ANKARA4623BOSPHORUS BYPASS AND THRACE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Recognizing growing oil tanker congestion in the Bosphorus and associated environmental and safety risks, the Government of Turkey (GOT) has expressed support for construction of a bypass pipeline to avoid the Turkish straits, aiming to transport oil overland from the Black Sea [...]
2004-08-18 11:25:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETRD TU
04ANKARA4733PM ERDOGAN VISITS GEORGIA
[...] (C) Summary: According to preliminary readout, Erdogan brought Saakashvili and Zhvania a message of "Turkish support for the GOG" in South Ossetia and Abkhazia but urged restraint, dialogue and, in Abkhazia, easing the CIS economic embargo. In response to Erdogan's emphasis on the importance [...]
2004-08-20 12:22:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET TU GG RS
04ANKARA4892BOSPHORUS VOLUNTARY PRINCIPLES AND THRACE BYPASS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Acting Econ Counselor delivered ref a and b demarches to GOT MFA Energy Deputy Director Hakki Akil. Akil expressed strong disappointment at USG objections to "Voluntary Principles on straits oil tankers and bypass pipelines." He denied press reports that the GOT was supporting [...]
2004-08-28 06:58:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EWWT PREL ELTN EINV SENV TU
04ANKARA5051AMBASSADOR DELIVERS BOSPHORUS DEMARCHES TO ENERGY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Ambassador delivered ref a-d demarches on Bosphorus bypass issues on August 31 to Minister of Energy Hilmi Guler. Ambassador stressed that the USG did not support a specific route or project, but called for timely, transparent decisions from the GOT on permits, specifically fo [...]
2004-09-08 15:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EWWT PREL ELTN EINV ENRG SENV TU UK
04ANKARA5306SECRETARY ABRAHAM'S SEPTEMBER 21 VISIT TO ISTANBUL
[...] (SBU) Your visit to Turkey comes a few months after the President,s June visit to Ankara and Istanbul for bilateral meetings and the NATO Summit, at a time when bilateral and political relations are generally on track. Your meeting with Energy Minister Hilmi Guler will provide an excellent op [...]
2004-09-17 15:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EWWT EMIN ETRD EINV OVIP TU
04ANKARA5698SECRETARY ABRAHAM,S SEPTEMBER 21 BILATERAL MEETING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham and Turkey Energy Minister Hilmi Guler covered a range of energy issues in a meeting in Istanbul on September 21. Areas identified for continued and deepened cooperation were Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline completion in mid 2005; promotion [...]
2004-10-04 15:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EWWT EMIN ETRD EINV OVIP TU
04ANKARA5719TURKEY AS THE HUB IN THE EAST-WEST ENERGY CORRIDOR
[...] SUMMARY: (SBU) The centerpiece of Turkey's growing role as hub in the East-West Corridor, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline, is broadly on track and nearing completion. Government of Turkey (GOT) Officials and BTC company officials assert that BTC is on track at 80 percent complete for m [...]
2004-10-05 14:44:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EWWT TU GA
04ANKARA6043TURKISH OIL COMPANY WANTS TO DO BUSINESS IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: According to its CEO, the state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) has developed a "strategic plan" for reengaging in oil and gas development in Northern Iraq that it will present in Baghdad, Washington, and London. Understanding that Iraq's oil and gas resources are con [...]
2004-10-25 12:37:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET EWWT TU IZ
04ANKARA6195KARADENIZ STOPS DELIVERY OF ELECTRICITY FROM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: According to the Turkish company Karadeniz (KARTET),it informed the Iraq Ministry of Electricity that as of October 26 it was no longer able to deliver electricity from Turkey to Northern Iraq because of non-delivery of contractual heavy fuel oil (HFO) from Iraq. According to [...]
2004-11-02 14:13:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETRD IZ TU
04ANKARA6484TURKISH STRAITS VOLUNTARY PRINCIPLES - NEWEST
[...] On November 8, Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director General for Energy, Hakki Akil passed to Ambassador Steven Mann the newest version of the Turkish MFA's proposed "Voluntary Principles on the Passage of Oil Tankers through the Turkish Straits" (see Ref A). (This version is da [...]
2004-11-19 15:18:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ETRD EWWT TU
04ANKARA6678TURKEY STEAM ENERGY CONFERENCE IN ISTANBUL -
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A well-attended energy conference in Turkey provided expressions of commitment on the part of the government to move forward on energy liberalization, but failure to articulate next policy, legislative, and regulatory steps. The private sector is eager to move ahead and take a [...]
2004-12-02 09:36:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EINV EWWT TU
04ANKARA6767TALKING POINTS FOR PUTIN'S VISIT TO TURKEY
[...] (C) Econoff delivered ref A points to GOT MFA Deputy Director General for Energy Hakki Akil on December 3, noting that similar points had been delivered at multiple levels over recent months. Ambassador Edelman delivered the full set of ref A points to Deputy U/S Apakan on December 2. 2. [...]
2004-12-03 16:08:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG EPET TU
04ANKARA6797 TURKEY: IMPORTANT, BUT TENTATIVE, STEP ON NATURAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a possible step forward on long-delayed gas sector liberalization, the Turkish State Pipeline Company BOTAS announced a tender for six of its natural gas import contracts in November. Although legal obstacles may eventually require that the tender be switched to gas volumes, [...]
2004-12-07 05:23:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EINV EPET TU
04ANKARA6887PUTIN VISITS TURKEY: RUSSIA BIDS TO TURN TURKEY
[...] (C) Summary: Putin's visit demonstrated both Russia's assessment that Turkey is in play and the Turks' habit for mixing wishful thinking, barbarian handling, and a desire for (lucrative) attention. As of now, the visit appears not to have been the total breakthrough the Russians and some Turks [...]
2004-12-10 19:52:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL PGOV PINS EPET ETRD TU
04ANKARA6981TURKEY - IEA AND ENERGY DIPLOMACY
[...] (SBU) Energy Officer raised ref A energy diplomacy issues with Sami Demirbilek, Energy Ministry UnderSecretary and Turkey's International Energy Agency (IEA) Governing Board representative. Demirbilek emphasized the importance Turkey gave to meeting its 90-day strategic stocks obligation to th [...]
2004-12-16 07:54:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET TU
04ANKARA7119CONVERSATION WITH MFA ON TRUCKERS' STRIKE, FUEL
[...] (SBU) The Charge called senior Turkish MFA Special Envoy on Iraq, Ambassador Ahmed Koruturk, regarding the fuel shortages in Iraq and the Turkish truckers' strike. Charge informed Koruturk that the severity of fuel shortages in Iraq was growing, pointing out that the truckers' strike was a co [...]
2004-12-23 11:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG MOPS PREL IZ TU
04ANKARA7141DEMARCHE TO TURKEY ON FUEL SUPPLIES TO IRAQ
[...] (SBU) Summary: Post passed on ref a message to foreign ministry officials on December 24. Turkish MFA says it is seized with the issue and is doing what it can to encourage transporters, fuel contractors and truckers to resolve the strike. MFA officials believe the single biggest problem is [...]
2004-12-24 10:45:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET MOPS PREL IZ TU
04ANKARA813GOT WELCOMES UKRAINIAN DECISION ON ODESA-BRODY FLOW
[...] No summary [...]
2004-02-11 15:15:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET PREL SENV ENRG TU UP
04BOGOTA11571COLOMBIA WOULD BE FURTHER IN THE RED IF NOT FOR
[...] (SBU) Summary. With oil trading at around USD 50 a barrel, Ecopetrol's windfall profits continue to rise. GOC officials have stated privately that were it not for the record revenues of the state oil company, the GOC would not make its 2004 deficit target of 2.5 percent of GDP. End Summary [...]
2004-11-02 18:31:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET CO
04BOGOTA12692COLOMBIAN 3RD QUARTER GDP GROWTH MISSES THE MARK
[...] (U) SUMMARY. The GOC released 2004 Q3 GDP figures showing a sluggish 2.43 percent growth rate. GOC forecasts had predicted a 3.9 percent increase. Colombia's expected 2004 GDP growth rate of 4 percent can now only be achieved if Q4 GDP growth reaches 5 percent or higher. These numbers are [...]
2004-11-02 18:31:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EPET PGOV PREL CO
04BOGOTA12901COLOMBIA INSTITUTES CAPITAL CONTROLS ON INVESTORS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. President Uribe announced in an evening press conference on December 14 that Colombia would be instituting capital controls investments entering Colombia. This move comes after a year-long appreciation of the peso (14 percent over the past year) and a three day period just befor [...]
2004-11-02 18:31:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EPET PGOV PREL CO
04BOGOTA3373UPDATE ON VOLUNTARY PRINCIPLES PROCESS IN
[...] (SBU) British Petroleum (BP) and the Colombian Association of Petroleum Producers (ACP) hosted a briefing for British and U.S. emboffs on ACP's draft work plan regarding the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs) for the extractive industry. ACP and BP requested USG and UK as [...]
2004-04-01 18:16:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EPET PHUM PREL CO
04BOGOTA3628GOC AIRS CONCERNS OVER CALIFORNIA LAWSUIT AGAINST
[...] (U)SUMMARY: The MFA has notified the Embassy of its concern over a pending lawsuit in Federal District Court in California concerning the controversial bombing of the Colombian village of Santo Domingo in 1998 (see reftels),which it fears may have negative repercussions on bilateral relation [...]
2004-04-07 16:31:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALECON KJUS EPET CO PROL
04BOGOTA4950SETTLEMENT OF ECOPETROL STRIKE HINGES ON
[...] (SBU) Twenty-two days into the Syndicated Workers Union's ("Union Sindical Obrero," or USO) strike against Ecopetrol -- Colombia's state-owned oil company -- the lone issue remaining on the negotiation table is whether Ecopetrol will re-hire nearly 180 workers dismissed for their participation [...]
2004-05-14 23:03:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB EPET PHUM CO
04BRASILIA1185SCENE SETTER: PRESIDENT LULA'S VISIT TO CHINA
[...] (U) Summary: Brazil's President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva visits China May 22 - 27, accompanied by a huge entourage of Ministers and business leaders, determined to put Brazil-China relations at the center of his quest for strategic alliances. Trade and investment may be the most visible it [...]
2004-05-14 17:01:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBR BTIO EAGR ECON EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD KIPR PGOV PREL CH UNSC WTRO
04BRATISLAVA1014SLOVAKS SEEK TO REPURCHASE TRANSPETROL FROM YUKOS
[...] Summary. Three years after selling Transpetrol, the operator of the Slovak portion of the Druzhba pipeline, to Yukos, the GOS will attempt to repurchase the company. Citing instability at Yukos due to its legal problems with the GOR, Slovak Minister of Economy Pavol Rusko announced that the [...]
2004-11-08 14:19:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET LO PREL
04BRATISLAVA1151SLOVAK REPURCHASE OF TRANSPETROL FROM YUKOS
[...] No summary [...]
2004-12-23 13:40:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ECON LO
04CARACAS101VENEZUELAN OIL PRODUCTION: A LOOK AHEAD FOR 2004
[...] (C) Despite a number of optimistic predictions that Venezuelan oil production will increase by the end of 2004 (which seem largely to be attributable to the success of Venezuelan lobbying efforts in the U.S.),our sources in Venezuela are not as sanguine. While some believe that Venezuela's 2 [...]
2004-01-09 19:34:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
04CARACAS1241PDVSA PRESIDENT RODRIGUEZ COUNSELS PRAGMATISM
[...] (C) In an April 2 meeting with the Ambassador, Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) President Ali Rodriguez counseled a "dose of pragmatism" for U.S. relations with Venezuela. He defended the recent OPEC decision to reduce production but said Venezuela would be able to supply gasoline to the U.S. t [...]
2004-04-12 20:24:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET PREL VE
04CARACAS1350CHAVEZ RAISES OIL CUT-OFF AGAIN
[...] (C) President Chavez has again raised the threat of stopping oil sales to the U.S., this time in response to President Bush's alleged "intervention." The remarks, made to an Italian newspaper, follow several weeks in which this theme had lain dormant (although he has turned to other forms o [...]
2004-04-21 21:29:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALENRG PREL EPET VE
04CARACAS1446GOV DENIES OIL WILL GO TO CHINA
[...] (C) The GOV said once again on April 26 that Venezuela would continue to be a reliable oil supplier to the United States. The statement was made in response to a story in Miami's "El Nuevo Herald" picked up by all leading Caracas dailies the morning of April 26, which alleges that Chavez has [...]
2004-04-29 10:51:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALENRG PREL EPET VE
04CARACAS163EXXONMOBIL PETROCHEMICAL PROJECT LOOKS LIKELY
[...] (U) The following message is Sensitive but Unclassified because it contains corporate information. Please handle accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The Ambassador met January 13 with Dan Sanders, President of the ExxonMobil Chemical Company, to discuss the status of a possi [...]
2004-01-16 16:43:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET VE
04CARACAS1879MYSTERIOUS GASOLINE SHORTAGE AFFECTS EASTERN
[...] (C) A gasoline shortage affected the eastern, primarily opposition, portion of the city of Caracas over the weekend of May 29-30. The shortage mysteriously coincided closely with the days of the appeal process for the presidential referendum. While Minister of Energy and Mines Rafael Ramirez [...]
2004-06-02 20:06:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV KDEM VE
04CARACAS1943PDVSA MONEY GOES STRAIGHT TO GOV SPENDING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Central Bank (BCV reserves) peaked on May 14, and have since been dropping sharply. The chairman of the National Assembly Finance Committee and the President of state-owned oil company PDVSA have publicly confirmed that the reason for the decline is that PDVSA has ceased turning [...]
2004-06-09 12:50:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EPET PGOV VE
04CARACAS2038PDVSA: AND YET MORE RESHUFFLING?
[...] (C) RUMORS OF UPCOMING SENIOR LEVEL DEPARTURES/REASSIGNMENTS WITHIN VENEZUELA'S ENERGY SECTOR ARE ONCE AGAIN REACHING FEVER PITCH IN CARACAS WITH PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA (PDVSA) PRESIDENT ALI RODRIGUEZ, CITGO PRESIDENT LUIS MARIN, AND VICE MINISTER FOR HYDROCARBONS LUIS VIERMA THE MOST POPULAR [...]
2004-06-18 21:14:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
04CARACAS2045PDVSA: AND YET MORE RESHUFFLING?
[...] (C) RUMORS OF UPCOMING SENIOR LEVEL DEPARTURES/REASSIGNMENTS WITHIN VENEZUELA'S ENERGY SECTOR ARE ONCE AGAIN REACHING FEVER PITCH IN CARACAS WITH PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA (PDVSA) PRESIDENT ALI RODRIGUEZ, CITGO PRESIDENT LUIS MARIN, AND VICE MINISTER FOR HYDROCARBONS LUIS VIERMA THE MOST POPULAR [...]
2004-06-21 19:50:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
04CARACAS2118PDVSA - OIL COMPANY OR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY?
[...] (C) Through budgetary and non-budgetary spending, Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) is now the primary agent for implementation of Chavez Administration social programs. Over $1.7 billion has been designated to social development programs in PDVSA's 2004 budget while up to an additional $2 billi [...]
2004-06-29 20:16:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EFIN PGOV VE ECON
04CARACAS2254SENIOR OFFICIAL PUTS POSITIVE SPIN ON NEW PROJECT
[...] (C) Energy Vice Minister Luis Vierma told Emboffs July 12 that Venezuela is currently producing 3 million b/d of oil. He also provided a glowing overview of upcoming projects, both for Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and the private sector. Most industry analysts, however, continue to put Vene [...]
2004-07-15 19:17:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET VE
04CARACAS2255PETROAMERICA: CHAVEZ'S OIL DREAM FOR THE AMERICAS
[...] (C) Energy Vice Minister Luis Vierma told Emboffs July 12 that discussions with Caribbean nations on the formation of a "PetroCaribe" joint venture are at a preliminary stage. According to Vierma, the GOV's plans for the Hemisphere envision a holding company "PetroAmerica" that would have thre [...]
2004-07-15 19:19:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET PREL VE
04CARACAS2594CHEVRONTEXACO: SEIZING THE DAY
[...] (C) ChevronTexaco is pushing to expand its business opportunities in Venezuela. The company received the formal license for Block 3 of the off-shore Deltana Platform project at an August 6 ceremony marking the opening of exploratory drilling in Block 2 (see reftel). At that time, ChevronTexa [...]
2004-08-12 20:44:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
04CARACAS2644CHAVEZ CAMPAIGNS ON THE PUBLIC'S DIME IN REFERENDUM
[...] (C) Using state finances and manipulation of the structure established in the media accords, President Hugo Chavez mounted a much more impressive campaign in the referendum than the opposition. Pro-government advertising and propaganda filled Venezuelan newspapers, overshadowing the little op [...]
2004-08-18 14:01:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV KIRC PHUM KDEM EPET VE
04CARACAS2739VENEZUELA: EXTRA HEAVY CRUDE-BEST CHANCE FOR
[...] (C) The prospects for additional Venezuelan oil production in the short term come from the four projects that produce synthetic crude from Venezuela's abundant resources of extra heavy crude. We calculate that Venezuela's syncrude production could increase to as much as 634,000 b/d by the en [...]
2004-08-30 14:42:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
04CARACAS2740EXXONMOBIL: STAYING THE COURSE IN VENEZUELA
[...] (C) With the August 12 signing of the Preliminary Development Agreement (PDA) for a giant petrochemical project, ExxonMobil finally looks to have overcome the disappointment of being shut out of the Mariscal Sucre natural gas project in 2002. Econoff met July 22 with ExxonMobil de Venezuela P [...]
2004-08-30 14:43:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG VE
04CARACAS337PRIVATE SECTOR OIL PRODUCTION
[...] Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------ SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) A document prepared following a December luncheon in which private sector company representatives shared average monthly production numbers for both oil and gas production from their fields has g [...]
2004-01-29 22:31:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ECON VE
04CARACAS3584"HEGEMONY IS A CHALLENGE:" CHAVISTA LEADER VIEWS
[...] (C) Summary: Chavez supporter and Patria Para Todos (PPT) secgen Jose Albornoz talked with DCM November 18 about impending cabinet changes, policy challenges for Chavez and the MVR party, and potential to improve bilateral relations. PPT accepts that party stalwart Ali Rodriguez will leave [...]
2004-11-19 20:45:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET PGOV PHUM ENRG VE
04CARACAS366PDVSA POWER STRUGGLES: THE REVOLUTION DEVOURS ITS
[...] (C) With street battles between opposing labor groups, mass protests to force the removal of managers, new allegations of corruption in internal product sales, and rumors of yet another new Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) board, January has demonstrated yet again the disarray in the Venezuelan [...]
2004-02-02 18:46:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV VE
04CARACAS546GROWING PRESSURE FOR RENEGOTIATION OF OIL SERVICE
[...] (C) There are signs that the GOV has started playing hardball in its efforts to force the oil companies that signed operating service agreements in the 1990's to convert these contracts into the majority GOV-owned joint ventures mandated under the 2001 Hydrocarbons Law. Public claims by the [...]
2004-02-13 20:21:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON VE
04CARACAS708CHEVRONTEXACO GRANTED SECOND OFF-SHORE GAS BLOCK
[...] (C) Energy Minister Rafael Ramirez_ announced February 19 the award of Block 3 of the off-shore Deltana Platform natural gas project to ChevronTexaco. Despite the fact that ChevronTexaco was the only bidder for the block in December 2003, ChevronTexaco de Venezuela President Ali Moshiri said [...]
2004-03-02 17:39:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON VE
04CARACAS731HOW REAL IS CHAVEZ'S OIL THREAT?
[...] (C) On February 29, President Chavez threatened to cut off Venezuelan oil supplies to the U.S. or to nationalize U.S. company assets if the U.S. were to seek to "blockade" or impose sanctions against Venezuela. The U.S. majors in Venezuela dismiss his words as bluster but do not totally disco [...]
2004-03-04 22:57:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV VE
04CARACAS851IN GAS CEREMONY CHAVEZ SOUNDS A LESS AGGRESSIVE
[...] (C) President Chavez pointedly lowered his anti-U.S. rhetoric in a March 9 ceremony hurriedly organized by the GOV to recognize the award to ChevronTexaco (CTX) of an exploration license for an off-shore natural gas block. While agreeing that Chavez had sought to send a message to the USG, sen [...]
2004-03-12 16:18:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET PREL ECON VE
04CARACAS884INCREASED OIL SALES TO CUBA?
[...] (C) Venezuela's crude and refined product exports to Cuba have been increased by an additional 25,000 b/d for an official total of 78,000 b/d, according to a maritime industry contact. Another Embassy source asserts that Cuba is now paying a larger portion of its debt to Venezuela with bonds [...]
2004-03-15 13:20:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON VE CU
04CARACAS967NEW PDVSA BOARD ANNOUNCED
[...] (C) A new, expanded Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) board was announced on March 12. The change is not likely to have any near term effect upon operations. The board, the ninth named in the five years of the Chavez government, will continue to be led by Ali Rodriguez and will have three vice [...]
2004-03-22 17:57:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON VE
04COLOMBO1488 IMI Sri Lanka Oil Exploration Opportunities
[...] Summary: The Government of Sri Lanka is planning to open offshore areas off the western coast of Sri Lanka for oil exploration in the first quarter of 2005. Private companies will be awarded exploration licenses for 8-9 plots through a competitive bidding process. End Summary. 2. Explor [...]
2004-09-09 02:32:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEPET BEXP CE ECONOMICS
04COLOMBO1573BRIEFING SRI LANKA'S "GOOD FRIEND" HIGH ON FINMIN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Finance Minister Sarath Amunugama reviewed for the Ambassador his recent discussions with OPEC and outlined his thoughts on the WB/IMF meetings in Washington in early October. He looks forward to meeting USTR Zoellick and seeks to assure USTR of the GSL's commitment to support th [...]
2004-09-22 01:41:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EFIN EPET CE ECONOMICS
04DJIBOUTI1073CODEL PAYNE MEETING WITH FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO
[...] (U) Summary: Congressman Donald Payne and HIRC Ted Dagne met with French Ambassador to Djibouti, Philip Selz, 9 August 2004 during a visit to the Horn of Africa region. Poloff and Charge Gribbin accompanied. Payne and Selz discussed the recent French decision to transport aid into Darfur and [...]
2004-08-09 13:48:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER EPET DJ
04DJIBOUTI1443PROGRESS CONTINUES AT DORALEH PORT
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador and Pol/Econoff visited the construction site of the new port facility at Doraleh on November 8 to track progress and obtain an update from the port's project manager K.K. Menon of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC). Ambassador's last visit had taken place in July. [...]
2004-11-10 12:00:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS EPET ECON EINV EWWT DJ ET TC
04DJIBOUTI1562BUDGETARY SESSION OPENING INDICATIVE OF FRICTION
[...] (U) Summary: On November 29th, the Djibouti National Assembly officially opened its second session, known as the budgetary session, for 2004 in a ceremony presided over by Prime Minister Dileita Mohamed Dileita. The ceremony, in which PM Dileita and National Assembly President Idriss Arnaoud A [...]
2004-12-08 07:39:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PGOV PREL EPET PHUM DJ
04DJIBOUTI380BUSES STRIKE IN PROTEST OF FUEL COSTS
[...] (U) On Saturday, March 13, the Buses' Union members went on strike, causing a total disruption of the bus transportation in the capital city of Djibouti. The overwheming majority of the inhabitants in the capital rely on bus transportation, primarily in the form of 11 or 21 passenger minivan [...]
2004-03-14 12:34:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON ELAB ELTN ENRG EPET ASEC DJ
04DJIBOUTI711EXXON-MOBIL NOTIFIED OF TERMINAL CLOSURE AND LEAD
[...] (C) Summary: Exxon-Mobil has received notification that it must terminate its operations at the existing port effective May 2005 and relocate to the new Doraleh port. Storage tanks would be available at the new port for either rent or a possible shareholding arrangement with Horizon Terminals [...]
2004-05-17 13:39:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EPET DJ TC
04DJIBOUTI731EXXON-MOBIL REPRESENTATIVE BRIEFS ON NEXT STEPS
[...] This cable contains proprietary corporate information. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Alain Adam, Director General of Exxon-Mobil operations in Djibouti (Mobil),briefed the Ambassador and DCM on May 23 about his meeting with Exxon-Mobil's East and Southern Africa Cluster [...]
2004-05-23 13:02:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET PREL PGOV ECON DJ
04DJIBOUTI874U.S. COMPANY BLACK AND VEATCH ON DORALEH PORT AND
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Ambassador and Pol/Econ met 22 June, with visiting Black & Veatch Corporation Director of International Consulting Engineering Services, Shahid Qadri, visiting Han Padron Associates Engineers Project Manager, Tony Bryan, and Director General of Djibouti International Airport, David [...]
2004-06-24 10:41:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EINV ECON EPET DJ
04DUBLIN1836IRISH RESPONSE TO YUGANSKNEFTEGAZ AUCTION DEMARCHE
[...] (C) On December 20, Post delivered reftel talking points to Austin Gormley, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) First Secretary for Bilateral Economic Relations. Gormley said SIPDIS that the GOI did not plan to raise the Yuganskneftegaz auction bilaterally with the Russian Government. He [...]
2004-12-22 15:24:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PREL PHUM KPAO
04HALIFAX115ATLANTIC CANADA: ENERGY TOPICS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Nova Scotia and Newfoundland have been working to streamline their regulatory regimes for offshore energy exploration, but industry calls for combining the two federal-provincial offshore boards will not be acted upon any time soon. The Premiers of Nova Scotia and Newfoundlan [...]
2004-04-21 13:47:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG PGOV CA
04HALIFAX199ATLANTIC CANADA: TWO LNG PROJECTS EYE NEW ENGLAND MARKET
[...] SUMMARY: The conditional approval of two LNG projects in Atlantic Canada, could substantially increase gas supplies in the U.S. northeast. Irving Oil and Access Northeast both say when their respective projects become operational in 2007, they will produce as much as two billion cubic feet pe [...]
2004-08-12 15:10:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG SENV PGOV PREL CA US
04HALIFAX259ATLANTIC CANADA ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: MODERATE GROWTH FOR 2005
[...] SUMMARY: Atlantic Provinces Economic Council's annual business outlook briefing predicts moderating growth for Canada's four eastern provinces. Softening global demand and prices for commodities and forest products, low or no growth in tourism, a cooling housing market and declines in consum [...]
2004-11-17 15:15:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PREL EPET CA
04HALIFAX40ATLANTIC CANADA/STATEOF MAINE: ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS
[...] Several energy infrastructure projects being contemplated in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia promise to bind Atlantic Canada further into the northeastern U.S. gas and electric grids, with likely benefits for New England energy consumers: - Refurbishment of NB Power's Point Lepreau nuclear gene [...]
2004-02-10 15:12:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET ENRG ETRD CA
04HOCHIMINHCITY226AMERICAN BUSINESS REPS IN HO CHI MINH CITY LOVE BTA, HATE
[...] (SBU) During his visit to Ho Chi Minh City on February 17-18, Staff Director for the Senate Appropriations Committee James Morhard met a group of American businesspeople resident in Ho Chi Minh City. They reviewed their challenges and successes here in Vietnam and raised concerns about the fu [...]
2004-03-04 10:14:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYVM ECON EPET ETRD KTEX OREP BTA
04ISTANBUL1346ISTANBUL'S JULY VOLUNTARY PRINCIPLES MEETING:
[...] (SBU) Summary: Industry participants in the July 23 Istanbul voluntary principles meeting tell us that while they are "interested in and supportive in principle" of the initiative, it is unworkable unless Russian oil companies also participate. They also stressed that while consideration of [...]
2004-08-27 03:13:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EWWT PREL EINV SENV TU
04KINSHASA1140ECONOMIC REPORT - MARCH THROUGH JUNE 2004
[...] SUMMARY. Prices and the exchange rate remain stable even through political difficulties. The mining sector has been extremely active. Mining company America Mineral Fields (Amfi) wins approval and signature of its USD 300 million contract and then changes its name to Adastra Minerals. The UK g [...]
2004-06-21 14:24:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAIR ECON ECPS EFIN EINV ELTN EMIN EPET ETRD PGOV PREL CG
04KINSHASA1540ECONOMIC REPORT - AUG 05 THROUGH AUG 12
[...] Prices remain stable despite the collapse of the Mai- Ndombe bridge. Exchange rates are very stable. COPIREP will pay out USD 11.5 million in severance packages to liquidate three Congolese banks. The government of the People's Republic of China is funding construction of a 150 bed hospital [...]
2004-08-13 15:13:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID EAIR ECON EFIN EIND ENRG EPET PGOV PREL CG
04KINSHASA1562ECONOMIC REPORT - AUG 13 THROUGH AUG 20
[...] Food prices have decreased due to the reopening of the Mai-Ndombe bridge. Exchange rates remain stable, but the FC is trading at a slightly higher value on the Kinshasa parallel market than official rates. The DRC's National Assembly created a commission to investigate Gecamines' mining and [...]
2004-08-19 12:33:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECIN ECON EFIN ELTN EMIN EPET EWWT PGOV PREL CG
04KINSHASA1631ECONOMIC REPORT - AUG 20 THROUGH AUG 27
[...] (U) Summary. Both exchange rates and prices remain stable. Gravity Diamonds of Australia is planning a joint venture with BHP Billiton for diamond exploration in the Kasais. CHEMAF has resumed production at a Mine de l'Etoile concession abandoned by Gecamines. The DRC became a member of th [...]
2004-08-27 16:38:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ELTN EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD EWWT PGOV PREL CG
04KINSHASA1802ECONOMIC REPORT - SEPT 18 THROUGH SEPT 24
[...] Summary. Prices are stable, with no inflation reported. Exchange rates continued to rise, with parallel markets trading at FC 400-420 per USD. The Australian firm, Anvil Mining, is seeking joint venture opportunities in the DRC. Banro Corporation plans to begin its gold exploration operati [...]
2004-09-27 12:38:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID ECPS EFIN ELAB ELTN EMIN EPET CG
04KINSHASA1840PETROLEUM SHORTAGES IN KATANGA
[...] Summary. Petroleum shortages resulting from Zambia closing its border to exports are affecting the Katanga region, home to most of the DRC's copper and cobalt mining. Poor transportation infrastructure and an inefficient parastatal petroleum company leave the GDRC unable to supply the region [...]
2004-10-04 06:36:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ECIN EPET CG
04KINSHASA1841PETROLEUM SHORTAGES IN KATANGA
[...] Summary. Petroleum shortages resulting from Zambia closing its border to exports are affecting the Katanga region, home to most of the DRC's copper and cobalt mining. Poor transportation infrastructure and an inefficient parastatal petroleum company leave the GDRC unable to supply the region [...]
2004-10-04 06:36:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ECIN EPET CG
04KUWAIT1749(U) KUWAIT: G-7 FINANCE MINISTERS' STATEMENT AND
[...] (S) Ambassador delivered the G-7 Finance Ministers' Statement and reftel talking points to Energy Minister Shaykh Ahmed al-Fahd al-Ahmed al-Sabah on 1 June at the VVIP lounge, Kuwait City International Airport. Shaykh Ahmed was en route to the 3 June OPEC meeting. 2. (S) The Minister tol [...]
2004-06-02 16:46:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETECON ENRG EPET
04KUWAIT2072(S) OIF FUEL ISSUE: GOK INVITES COMMERCIAL
[...] (S) Further to the conversation reported reftel, Embassy has received a diplomatic note from the MFA Americas Dept. (number 20041488 dated July 7, 2004),in Arabic, marked "Urgent and Secret." Informal Embassy translation follows: BEGIN TEXT: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs presents its b [...]
2004-07-07 13:44:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETPREL MARR EPET EAID MOPS IZ KU
04KUWAIT2596KUWAIT OIL UPDATE - AUGUST 2004
[...] (SBU) Summary: In this version of the Kuwait Oil Update: the long-awaited Project Kuwait is given draft approval by the Supreme Petroleum Council; Kuwait Petroleum Company CEO Nader Al-Sultan tenders his resignation; the GOK moves forward in its hunt for gas supplies; a fourth refinery is pl [...]
2004-08-15 10:50:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EINV BEXP KU IZ IR
04KUWAIT295(U) PROJECT KUWAIT: CHEVRONTEXACO BRIEFS SPECIAL
[...] (C) Summary: Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs J. Frank Mermoud met with ChevronTexaco Kuwait Manager Hani Iskander on January 13. During the course of their conversation, the two discussed the status of Kuwait's long-delayed northern oilfields project (Project Kuwait [...]
2004-01-27 05:29:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET ETRD EINV KU IZ
04KUWAIT3607MINDEF TELLS PDASD FLORY FUEL WILL CONTINUE TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT. Kuwaiti Defense Minister Shaykh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah explained in an October 19 meeting with PDASD Flory and the Ambassador that the GOK request for a fuel contract (for fuel supply to the U.S. for use in Iraq) was simply an administrative issue and easily [...]
2004-10-23 13:44:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALASEC EPET IZ KU MARR MOPS PREL PTER
04KUWAIT3682PRIME MINISTER REITERATES ECONOMY IS TOP PRIORITY
[...] (U) Prime Minister Shaykh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah summoned cabinet members, their deputies and key economic figures to Bayan Palace on October 23 to impress upon them his intent to move forward with economic reforms during the current legislative session, which was inaugurated on October 26. L [...]
2004-10-27 13:32:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EPET KU
04KUWAIT3726KUWAITI PRIME MINISTER WARNS IRANIANS OVER
[...] (S) A senior official in the Prime Minister's Diwan told Poloff on October 31 that Kuwaiti Prime Minister Shaykh Sabah al-Ahmed warned Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi during his October 25 visit to Kuwait that Iran should "look at Iraq" as an example of what happens to countries that de [...]
2004-11-01 14:34:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETPREL EPET KU IR IZ
04KUWAIT4125MAJOR PROJECTS WORTH BILLIONS OF U.S. DOLLARS ARE
[...] Name of Project: Bubiyan Port End-User: Public and private sectors jointly. Cost: $3.47 billion (over 30 years) Scope of Work: -Building 4 piers (platforms) by 2008 with a total one million containers/year capacity -Building 3 more piers by 2016 with a total 1.5 million containers/year cap [...]
2004-12-01 11:50:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELTN EPET ENRG BEXP KU
04KUWAIT4389CHINA AND ITALY TO STORE KUWAIT'S STRATEGIC
[...] (C) A senior advisor to Prime Minister Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah told Poloff on December 15 that Kuwait had concluded an agreement with China -- reportedly through a China-based Chevron subsidiary -- for the storage of part of its foreign-based "Strategic Petroleum Reserve," (SPR) bolster [...]
2004-12-18 13:44:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PREL KU CH IT
04KUWAIT4557KUWAIT ENERGY UPDATE: PROJECTS, EXPANSION,
[...] (U) Summary: Ambassador met December 2004 separately with KPC board members, executives and chairmen of the various KPC divisions, and also met with American oil company executives. Most of the discussions concerned the Kuwait Project (septel),but other topics discussed include: Kuwait-Ira [...]
2004-12-29 11:44:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPINR EPET ENRG BEXP KU IZ
04KUWAIT956(S) AIK FUEL: FM TO DISCUSS IN WASHINGTON
[...] (S) MFA clarified to us March 24 that the next step in the AIK fuel issue (reftel) will be for Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah to discuss it during his visit to Washington at the end of the month. 2. (S) Our assessment is that the GOK would like the USG to indi [...]
2004-03-24 12:07:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETPREL MARR EPET EAID MOPS IZ KU
04LAGOS11CAPTAIN CRUSADER VS THE BUNKERING BANDITS: NAVAL
[...] (S N/F) SUMMARY: Captain O.B. Ogunjimi, commander of the Naval base in the heart of Nigeria's oil-rich but troubled Delta region, recently described to ConGen Officers his experiences fighting oil thieves in the Delta. According to Ogunjimi, corruption within his command is not as rampant as [...]
2004-01-05 08:16:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNEPET PINR PINS MOPS PGOV EINV ASEC NI
04LAGOS1106NIGERIAN DOMESTIC SHIPPING LAW TAKES EFFECT
[...] SUMMARY. Nigeria's sweeping Cabotage Act took effect on May 1, requiring all vessels used for domestic trade to be Nigerian built, owned and manned. Nigeria has little capacity to meet any of the three requirements, and one-year waivers are allowed under the law. The GON has done little to i [...]
2004-05-25 13:12:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT EPET EINV ECON PGOV NI
04LAGOS111NIGERIA: DEREGULATION AND THE FUEL TAX: HIGHER
[...] On January 7, 2004, the Nigeria Labour (NLC) warned the GON that labor and civil society groups will call a nationwide strike beginning January 21 if the GON fails to rescind its proposed 1.50 naira per liter fuel tax before that date. Although the National Assembly has not approved the tax p [...]
2004-01-18 12:08:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM PGOV NI
04LAGOS1131GANG WARFARE IN PORT HARCOURT
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Gang-style fighting near the city Port Harcourt in Rivers State over the last several days has resulted in numerous deaths. Two rival gangs associated with politically-connected "godfathers" are fighting over control of villages approximately 10-20 kilometers west of Port Harcourt [...]
2004-05-28 05:40:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC EPET EWWT PINR PINS EINV ETRD NI CACS
04LAGOS1163NIGERIA - GANGS OF PORT HARCOURT
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Recent gang fighting in the Port Harcourt area of the Niger Delta highlights yet another brand of violence in Nigeria (ref A). Reports from oil services and construction company security managers in the field estimate that up to 100 people may have died over three to four days of [...]
2004-06-03 09:14:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PINR EPET EINV PHUM NI
04LAGOS1188 BAD WITH THE GOOD - FUEL PRICES RISE AS OIL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. As Nigerians wonder if a nationwide strike will be called yet again over fuel prices, private fuel marketers have decided to scale back their import level of the last 60 days as they launch a public awareness campaign of their own to explain the rise in gasoline prices. Offi [...]
2004-06-08 10:31:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV PGOV ECON NI
04LAGOS1204NIGER DELTA: GUNS AND THUGS RULE THE LAND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: This is the first in a series of four cables addressing the security, political, and humanitarian situation in the Niger Delta based on a field visit by POLOFF and ECONOFF to Warri June 7 and 8. This cable addresses the overall security situation, Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation [...]
2004-06-10 11:50:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINS EPET KDEM PHUM EINV ASEC CASC PTER XY NI
04LAGOS1210NIGER DELTA: CEASE-FIRE AGREEMENT IN WARRI
[...] (C) Introduction and summary. This is the second in a series of four cables addressing the security, political, and humanitarian situations in the Niger Delta, based on a field visit by Poloff and Econoff to Warri June 7 and 8. This cable addresses the recent cease-fire agreement and the Ijaw [...]
2004-06-13 07:34:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PINS PINR EPET KDEM PHUM EINV ASEC CASC NI
04LAGOS1383Nigerian Crude Not Yet Flowing from Total -
[...] Contrary to media reports that an agreement between the French oil company Total and Nigeria's white-collar oil workers union PENGASSAN has been reached allowing for immediate resumption of the company's crude oil production, O.B. Haffner, Corporate Affairs Manager for Total Nigeria, told ECON [...]
2004-07-08 11:50:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV ELAB PGOV ECON NI
04LAGOS1394Total Pumping Again in Nigeria
[...] O.B. Haffner, Corporate Affairs Manager for Total Nigeria, told ECONOFF on Friday, July 9, that the company has resumed crude oil production from its Elf Petroleum Nigeria Ltd. unit. Total's Nigeria production was closed for one week as a result of a union dispute (reftel). Haffner said Tota [...]
2004-07-09 15:17:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV ELAB PGOV ECON NI
04LAGOS146LASCO CALLS OFF STRIKE
[...] On January 21, shortly after the Labor and Civil Society Coalition (LASCO) began a nationwide strike to protest GON policies pertaining to petroleum pricing, NLC President Adams Oshiomhole made an official announcement to suspend the strike. The announcement came before labor and civil socie [...]
2004-01-22 12:11:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM NI PGOV
04LAGOS1475NO REPORTS OF AMCITS IN BAYELSA KIDNAPPING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Reports indicate several expatriate hostages have been taken near Brass in Bayelsa State in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. We have NO/NO reports of American citizens being taken hostage, but an American-French drilling venture may be involved. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) Prel [...]
2004-07-20 14:12:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EPET PINS PGOV NI CACS
04LAGOS1493NIGERIA UPDATE - BAYELSA HOSTAGES RELEASED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On July 20, as reported in reftel, several expatriate oil services employees were taken hostage in Bayelsa State. We have since learned that all have been released, including one American citizen. The incident did not involve a host community dispute as originally reported, but [...]
2004-07-21 12:43:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EPET PINS PGOV NI CACS
04LAGOS1527POTENTIAL HELICOPTER MISHAP INVOLVING AMCIT
[...] (SBU) Summary: According to preliminary but credible reports, a Pan African Airlines helicopter with an American citizen and three other people on board lost radio contact at 2:30 a.m. local time after leaving a deepwater oil rig. Air and surface searches are being conducted but thus far there [...]
2004-07-26 17:38:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCASC ASEC EPET PGOV NI
04LAGOS1535UPDATE ON HELICOPTER MISHAP INVOLVING AMCIT
[...] (SBU) Pan African Airways has notified us that last night one body was retrieved from the helicopter that apparently went down yesterday. The contact believes the person was a Nigerian employee of Transocean, Inc. While retrieving the body, the search team thought they spotted two other bodies [...]
2004-07-28 05:35:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCASC ASEC EPET PGOV NI
04LAGOS155NIGERIA'S FUEL CRUNCH WORSENS AMIDST STRIKE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: While Nigerians try to determine if a national strike is on or off and whether or not there is a tax on gasoline (refs A, B),the country's fuel supply problems are not only clear, they are, in fact, worsening. Private marketers have scaled-back fuel imports in the face of busines [...]
2004-01-23 08:10:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV PINR ENRG NI
04LAGOS1564A SUCCESSFUL MODEL FOR MANAGING OIL IN
[...] No summary [...]
2004-07-30 09:44:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ELAB ECON PGOV NI
04LAGOS192NEW YEAR OFFERS NO REPRIEVE FROM DELTA VIOLENCE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The New Year has so far offered Nigeria's Delta region little reprieve from the violence that marked 2003. Recent incidents reflect heightened tensions in the Warri area, and ethnic clashes remain a constant possibility. While it was hoped that attempts at dialogue between the [...]
2004-01-26 13:54:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPINR EPET MOPS PGOV PINS NI
04LAGOS1982DELTA VIOLENCE UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 28
[...] (C) GON military efforts (Operation Flush Out 3) to combat Delta militants continue. Oil companies are monitoring the situation closely, and are not dismissive of the threats by Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force (NPDVF) leader Asari. Beyond Shell's decision to evacuate workers from two s [...]
2004-09-28 19:46:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALMOPS CASC EPET AA PGOV NI
04LAGOS1998DELTA VIOLENCE UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 29
[...] (C) Given the significant international press coverage and the threats of Ijaw secession made by Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force (NPDVF) leader Alhaji Dokubo Asari, the National Council of State authorized President Obasanjo to take strong actions against Delta militants and any other [...]
2004-09-29 20:06:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALMOPS CASC EPET PGOV NI DELTAVIOLENCE
04LAGOS2011DELTA VIOLENCE UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 30
[...] (S) Local press headlined today with news of government meetings with Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force (NDPVF) leader Asari in Abuja and purported cease-fire agreement. NGO and energy company contacts stated that the situation in Port Harcourt was less tense. Production remains unchang [...]
2004-09-30 14:55:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALMOPS CASC EPET PGOV NI
04LAGOS2013DELTA UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 30
[...] (S) Local press headlined today with news of government meetings with Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force (NDPVF) leader Asari in Abuja (ref A) and purported cease-fire. Local press is now openly discussing Joint Task Force Operation Flush Out 3. NGO and energy company contacts stated tha [...]
2004-09-30 16:12:00Consulate LagosSECRETEPET CASC MOPS PGOV NI
04LAGOS2015OFFICIAL INFORMAL - DELTA UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 1
[...] (SBU) The Port Harcourt area has been quiet and tensions have diminished from earlier this week as Nigeria celebrates October 1, its 44th Independence Day. Local press continues to report that the GON flew Niger Delta Vigilante Group (NDVG) leader Ateke Tom (the primary rival of Dokubo Asari [...]
2004-10-01 12:21:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET CASC PGOV MOPS NI
04LAGOS2016DELTA UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 1
[...] (SBU) The Port Harcourt area has been quiet and tensions have diminished from earlier this week as Nigeria celebrates October 1, its 44th Independence Day. Local press continues to report that the GON flew Niger Delta Vigilante Group (NDVG) leader Ateke Tom (the primary rival of Dokubo Asari [...]
2004-10-01 14:36:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET CASC PGOV MOPS NI
04LAGOS2028DELTA UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 4
[...] (C) There have been no reports of fighting between the GON military and any of the informal militias in the Port Harcourt area. Press reported celebrations continued Saturday and Sunday in the streets of Port Harcourt due to the announcement of a tentative agreement between the federal govern [...]
2004-10-05 06:50:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET CASC PGOV MOPS NI
04LAGOS2068NIGERIA: PRELUDE TO POSSIBLE NATIONAL STRIKE
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Barring a last-minute breakthrough in tense, on again, off again talks between the GON and the National Labor Congress (NLC),the stage is set for a nationwide "stay-at-home" on Monday, October 11. All major unions have announced their intention to honor the strike protesting [...]
2004-10-08 15:30:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNELAB PGOV NI PHUM EPET
04LAGOS2071NIGERIA NATIONWIDE STRIKE SITREP #1 - OCTOBER 11
[...] SUMMARY. Two days before a planned nation-wide stay-at-home strike, the State Security Service (SSS) detained and then released National Labor Congress (NLC) President Adams Oshiomhole in Abuja. According to the press, Oshiomole alleged he was "manhandled" during his brief detention. The str [...]
2004-10-12 06:28:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PGOV NI PHUM EPET
04LAGOS2072NIGERIA NATIONWIDE STRIKE SITREP #1 - OCTOBER 11
[...] SUMMARY. Two days before a planned nation-wide stay-at-home strike, the State Security Service (SSS) detained and then released National Labor Congress (NLC) President Adams Oshiomhole in Abuja. According to the press, Oshiomole alleged he was "manhandled" during his brief detention. The str [...]
2004-10-12 06:28:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PGOV NI PHUM EPET
04LAGOS2096NIGERIA NATIONWIDE STRIKE SITREP #3: OCTOBER 13
[...] (U) Summary: The nationwide strike in Nigeria continues to be well-observed throughout most of Nigeria. Of major cities, Abuja apparently has been least affected by the strike. Despite on-going negotiations and intervening court cases, the strike will likely continue tomorrow on what should b [...]
2004-10-13 16:19:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PGOV EPET KDEM ECON NI
04LAGOS2107NIGERIA NATIONWIDE STRIKE SITREP #4: OCTOBER 14
[...] (U) Summary. The nationwide strike continued for its fourth day. The joint labor-civil society coalition will meet in Abuja this afternoon and is expected to suspend the strike for two weeks as planned. Oil production remains unaffected. Around the country, many banks, offices, and schools rema [...]
2004-10-14 16:14:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PGOV EPET KDEM ECON NI
04LAGOS2109NIGERIA PIPELINE EXPLOSION: NO INJURIES, SMALL
[...] (SBU) On 10 October, a leaking Shell crude oil export pipeline which had been vandalized caught fire in the River State. There were no injuries reported. Shell confirms illegal bunkering as the cause of the leak. Shell will cut production by 20,000 barrels a day for a few days while the p [...]
2004-10-15 08:13:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV ASEC NI
04LAGOS2110NIGERIA PIPELINE EXPLOSION: NO INJURIES, SMALL
[...] (SBU) On 10 October, a leaking Shell crude oil export pipeline which had been vandalized caught fire in the River State. There were no injuries reported. Shell confirms illegal bunkering as the cause of the leak. Shell will cut production by 20,000 barrels a day for a few days while the p [...]
2004-10-15 08:14:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV ASEC NI
04LAGOS2134WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE DELTA - A LAGOS
[...] (C) Summary: Supplementing the views expressed reftel, this message provides Lagos' perspective of the Delta crisis. This latest gush of violence is a moment of acceleration in a negative spiral that began years ago. The eruption is a byproduct of not only the 2003 elections but also of econ [...]
2004-10-20 16:28:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EPET PINR NI
04LAGOS2138NIGERIA: SOLE IJAW GOVERNOR DOWNPLAYS GON TALKS
[...] (C) Summary: In an October 14 meeting with the Consul General and Pol/Econ chief, Bayelsa State Governor Alamieyeseigha, Nigeria's only Ijaw governor, downplayed the import of talks between the GON and Ijaw Delta militant leaders Dokubo Asari and Ateke Tom. Clearly seeing Asari as an usurp [...]
2004-10-21 15:24:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPREL NI PGOV EPET KDEM
04LAGOS2195NIGERIA ECONOMIC UPDATE OCTOBER 2004
[...] (U) Summary: Nigerian manufacturers estimate they lost roughly USD 150 million due to the October 11-14 nationwide fuel price strike. The strike may resume as early as November 1. Several local airlines have increased fares on domestic routes, primarily in response to the increase in aviatio [...]
2004-10-29 06:19:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAIR EPET ELAB EFIN NI
04LAGOS2270STRIKE UPDATE - FOR CLEARANCE
[...] (C) The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and allied civic organizations continue to lay the groundwork for a November 16 nationwide strike. NLC President Adams Oshiomhole has threatened that the strike will be indefinite and targeted to affect oil production and export. Over the years, many oil [...]
2004-11-10 16:43:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALELAB EPET ASEC NI
04LAGOS2273LOOKING TOWARD THE NOVEMBER 16 STRIKE
[...] (SBU) The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and allied civic organizations continue to lay the groundwork for a November 16 nationwide strike. NLC President Adams Oshiomhole has threatened that the strike will be indefinite and targeted to affect oil production and export. Over the years, many o [...]
2004-11-10 17:18:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV PGOV ASEC NI
04LAGOS2274 MISSION FEEDBACK ON WAGP PROJECT
[...] (U) Mission was contacted by OPIC this week to provide comments regarding environmental, worker health, and safety implications for the proposed West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) project in Nigeria. Mission is pleased to have the opportunity to provide these comments. However, Mission does [...]
2004-11-10 17:18:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EINV PGOV NI
04LAGOS2306GON PROMISES FUEL PRICE REDUCTION AND LABOR
[...] (U) On November 15, the GON announced it would reduce the price of fuel to N49 per liter. Responding to the promised price reduction, the Labor and Civil Society Coalition (LASCO) suspended the strike planned to begin November 16. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Adams Oshiomhole told [...]
2004-11-16 16:02:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ELAB EPET KDEM NI PGOV
04LAGOS2363ASARI WITHDRAWAL FROM PEACE PROCESS UNCLEAR; SHELL
[...] (SBU) Press accounts state Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force (NDPVF) leader Asari has pulled out the peace talks with the Government of Nigeria. However, Shell's External Relations Director told us that his sources in the area indicate Asari has not withdrawn from the peace accord. Shel [...]
2004-11-23 17:39:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET CASC PGOV MOPS NI
04LAGOS2384HALLIBURTON BAN LIKELY TO BE REVERSED; FIRM
[...] (C) Halliburton has indicated the GON is likely to quietly lift the ban against the firm's activities in Nigeria. The move was facilitated by the October 5 return to Nigeria of radioactive sources stolen in 2002 but later recovered by Halliburton. Halliburton also expressed concerns regardi [...]
2004-11-27 15:34:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV NI
04LAGOS2446CHEVRON AND SHELL STATIONS OCCUPIED; ONE AMCIT HELD
[...] (C) Chevron Texaco (CT) Nigeria confirmed that local community members occupied the Robert-kiri flow station near Port Harcourt, Rivers State on 5 December. Thirty CT employees, including one Amcit, are being held at the facility. A CT delegation, accompanied by State Assembly members, is [...]
2004-12-06 17:33:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET CASC PGOV MOPS NI
04LAGOS2447CONVERSATION WITH EXXON MOBIL MANAGING DIRECTOR
[...] (C) Exxon Mobil Managing Director for Nigeria John Chaplain said the challenges facing Nigeria's energy sector are: 1) under-investment in JV funding; 2) civil unrest; 3) specific pending legislation governing local content and gas fiscal terms; and 4) a corrupt and overly bureaucratic Niger [...]
2004-12-07 07:21:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV NI
04LAGOS245130 CHEVRON EMPLOYEES, INCL. AMCIT, STILL HELD IN
[...] (C) As of 0900 (local) December 7, thirty Chevron Texaco (CT) employees, including one Amcit, continued to be held at the Robert-kiri flow station near Port Harcourt, Rivers State. There are no reports of injuries, threats, or maltreatment of the detained, and CT has been in communication w [...]
2004-12-07 11:34:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET CASC PGOV MOPS NI
04LAGOS2455OCCUPATION OF CHEVRON ROBERT-KIRI FACILITY ENDS
[...] (U) Chevron Texaco (CT) officials informed the Consulate that the townspeople occupying the Robert-kiri facility in Rivers State departed peacefully this morning at 11:35 a.m (local). CT officials will meet with community leaders and Rivers State government officials tomorrow in Port Harcou [...]
2004-12-08 04:07:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET CASC PGOV ASEC MOPS NI
04LAGOS2456OCCUPATION OF CHEVRON ROBERT-KIRI FACILITY ENDS
[...] (U) Chevron Texaco (CT) officials informed the Consulate that the townspeople occupying the Robert-kiri facility in Rivers State departed peacefully this morning at 11:35 a.m (local). CT officials will meet with community leaders and Rivers State government officials tomorrow in Port Harcour [...]
2004-12-08 04:07:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALASEC CASC EPET MOPS PGOV NI
04LAGOS2470Brass LNG Project Overview
[...] (SBU) This cable provides an overview of a major new liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Nigeria. ..Brass LNG is planned as a world class, greenfield facility to be located in Brass, Bayelsa State. Brass LNG will be a two- train facility for liquefaction and shipping, with an initial pr [...]
2004-12-09 15:20:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EINV NI ENERG
04LAGOS2492MISSION COMMENTS ON OPIC INSURANCE FOR WAGP
[...] (C) This cable responds to OPIC requests for Mission comments on OPIC insurance for the West Africa Gas Pipeline project. Mission is not aware of any GON opposition to the WAGP project, and believes the project advances GON and USG goals. There could be some negative publicity generated by [...]
2004-12-13 16:28:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV EAID PGOV NI
04LAGOS2516NIGERIA TO ABIDE BY OPEC QUOTA, ENACT PRODUCTION
[...] (SBU) Alhaji Jafaru Paki, Special Assistant to the President on Petroleum, confirmed to Energy Off on 14 December that the GON intends to abide by OPEC's request to "maintain discipline" with respect to OPEC quotas. Paki demurred from characterizing this as a "production cut." However, com [...]
2004-12-16 05:40:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ECON NI
04LAGOS2560SHELL DECLARES FORCE MAJEURE AT BONNY TERMINAL
[...] (U) Shell Head of Media and Communications Bisi Ojediran confirmed to us that Shell has declared force majeure at Bonny Terminal, due to community disruptions in the eastern Niger Delta in Ekulama and Egbema. Ojediran also confirmed press reports that about 114,000 barrels per day (bpd) of [...]
2004-12-23 14:27:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV NI ENERG
04LAGOS2561NNPC PIPELINE FIRE
[...] (U) Press reports indicate a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pipeline was vandalized, with the resulting spill set ablaze in the Lagos exburb of Ilado on December 20. The pipeline fire was reportedly extinguished late December 22, although NNPC was not willing to confirm this [...]
2004-12-23 14:54:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV NI ENERG
04LAGOS2562DPR STRIKE ENDS PEACEFULLY; NO PRODUCTION IMPACT
[...] Senior employees of Nigeria's Department of Petroleum Resources ended a 2-day strike on 22 December. DPR Public Affairs Manager Belema Osibodu confirmed to the Consulate on 23 December the strike has been suspended following a meeting between management and DPR workers. The workers, members [...]
2004-12-23 14:55:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV NI ENERG
04LAGOS2563NIGERIA-SAO TOME JOINT DEVELOPMENT ZONE LICENSING
[...] (U) The Nigeria-Sao Tome and Principe Joint Development Zone (JDZ) call for bids for five deep offshore oil blocs closed December 15, with 26 firms bidding. The GON expects to announce final results on December 31. High interest is centered on Bloc 4, with Houston-based Environmental Remedi [...]
2004-12-23 15:02:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV NI ENERG
04LAGOS2572SEABULK EMPLOYEE TAKEN HOSTAGE
[...] (C) Seabulk reported to Energy Off on 26 December that an employee was taken hostage near Amatu, Bayelsa State, on 25 December while carrying out operations for Shell. The employee is a Croatian national. The Iduwini National Movement for Peace and Development is demanding ransom and other [...]
2004-12-28 06:10:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET CASC PGOV ASEC MOPS NI
04LAGOS2576SEABULK HOSTAGE RELEASED IN GOOD CONDITION
[...] (SBU) Seabulk Managing Director Robert Clemmons reported to Energy Off that Bayelsa State officials have secured the release of Seabulk employee Ivan Roso. Roso was kidnapped by an armed vessel on 25 December while carrying out subcontracting duties for Shell. Clemmons confirmed that Roso [...]
2004-12-28 16:01:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET CASC PGOV ASEC MOPS NI
04LAGOS2588CONSUL GENERAL VISITS PORT HARCOURT AND YENAGOA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Consul General visited Rivers and Bayelsa States December 8-10. He met the Deputy Governors of both states (the Governors were out of Nigeria),Rivers State Assembly leadership, environmental and human rights activists, opposition leaders and researchers at Port Harcourt's l [...]
2004-12-30 11:21:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV ASEC NI
04LAGOS30NIGERIA'S LINGERING FUEL SCARCITY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Nigeria continues to face periodic fuel shortages as the GON, fuel marketers and the public adjust to a quasi-deregulated environment. Inadequate port facilities in Lagos create bottlenecks for delivery of imported fuel, and changing government policies create business uncertainty [...]
2004-01-07 14:54:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV ENRG NI
04LAGOS462Nigeria: NLC Plans Protests Against Casualization
[...] (U) On February 26, Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) President Adams Oshiomhole announced that the NLC, the Congress of Free Trade Unions (CFTU),and several civil society groups have planned demonstrations in Lagos beginning March 4, 2004 to protest casualization (use of contract labor) in the ba [...]
2004-03-02 16:00:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM NI PGOV
04LAGOS523NIGER DELTA: FIGHTING IN THE STREETS OF WARRI
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Fighting has broken out in the streets of Warri involving members of the Joint Task Force (JTF) "Operation Restore Hope" and civilians, likely militant Ijaw youths. We have conflicting unconfirmed reports regarding the cause of the clashes, but it seems the fighting began with a [...]
2004-03-10 14:19:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPHUM PINS PINR ASEC EPET MCAP NI
04LAGOS540DELTA VIOLENCE ON RISE, ELECTIONS SUSPENDED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The rate and level of violence in the Niger Delta has been increasing in recent weeks (ref A). Plans for March 27 elections in several key Local Government Areas (LGA) have been suspended, fueling tension between ethnic groups in the region. Meanwhile, thousands of internally [...]
2004-03-12 06:27:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALKDEM PHUM PGOV PINS PINR ASEC EPET NI
04LAGOS605NIGERIA ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH 19
[...] (U) This update includes: -- Overland Links Inland Airports -- NEPA Improves Collection Efficiency -- GON to Revive Liquefied Petroleum Gas Sector ------------------------------ Overland Links Inland Airports ------------------------------ 2. (U) Overland Airways now connects Abuja an [...]
2004-03-19 16:22:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EAIR ECON NI
04LAGOS627NIGERIA: Labor Update
[...] On March 2, approximately 30 of the 56 Nigerian banks accused by the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) of engaging in anti-labor practices announced their decision to reduce contract labor and allow their employees to unionize (ref A). However, many banks have reluctantly implemented the new pol [...]
2004-03-23 14:54:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM NI PGOV
04LAGOS634 OIL INDUSTRY CAUTIOUSLY EMBRACES NIGERIAN
[...] (U) SUMMARY. The GON requires oil companies to use indigenous contractors in joint venture projects, with a current target goal for "local content" set at 40 percent of a company's aggregate spending on a project. Defining what constitutes local content and enforcing the target fairly and [...]
2004-03-24 05:23:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EINV PGOV NI
04LAGOS698OIL COMPANIES READY TO CUT NIGERIA'S APRIL
[...] (C) ExxonMobil, ChevronTexaco and Shell have received instructions from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to anticipate reductions in their April production quotas in response to an anticipated OPEC decision to reduce production worldwide. Edmund Daukoru, Nigeria's presidentia [...]
2004-03-30 15:26:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV PREL NI
04LAGOS704NIGERIA - SAO TOME JDZ: EXXONMOBIL BIDS BLOCK 1
[...] (C) SUMMARY: ExxonMobil has exercised only one of its preferential bids for crude oil exploration and development in the Nigeria - Sao Tome and Principe Joint Development Zone (JDZ). ExxonMobil matched ChevronTexaco's bid on Block 1, leaving the Joint Development Authority to determine the fi [...]
2004-03-31 13:04:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV PREL ECON NI
04LAGOS75EXXON AND CHROME FIRST TO BID ON JDZ BLOCKS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. The development of natural resources in the Nigeria-Sao Tome and Principe Joint Development Zone (JDZ) took another step forward after a joint regulatory body gave ExxonMobil the go-ahead to exercise preferential rights in the Zone. An American-Nigerian company will have a simi [...]
2004-01-14 16:27:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV PGOV PINR PREL NI
04LAGOS767SCANDAL BREWING OVER NIGERIAN FUEL IMPORTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. A scandal is brewing in Nigeria over prices paid by the government for imported fuel. International fuel traders have been falsifying the dates of bills of lading to reflect particularly high market prices, overcharging the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) by $300 mi [...]
2004-04-08 08:33:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET EINV EFIN PGOV NI
04LAGOS82EXXON AND CHROME FIRST TO BID ON JDZ BLOCKS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. The development of natural resources in the Nigeria-Sao Tome and Principe Joint Development Zone (JDZ) took another step forward after a joint regulatory body gave ExxonMobil the go-ahead to exercise preferential rights in the Zone. An American- Nigerian company will have a sim [...]
2004-01-15 09:24:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV PGOV PINR PREL NI
04LAGOS941NIGER DELTA WAITS FOR MILITARY ACTION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: We have no reports of military action over the weekend in the Niger Delta swamps as residents and oil companies anticipate a GON response to an attack on Friday, April 23 that left seven dead, including two AmCits and three Nigerian Navy security personnel (reftels). Press reports [...]
2004-05-03 17:57:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PINS ASEC MOPS PINR PGOV CASC PHUM NI
04LAPAZ2814PRESIDENT MESA AND CONGRESS TO WORK TOGETHER ON
[...] (C) Summary: The Chamber of Deputies' Economic Development Committee has proposed nullifying all of the contracts signed under the current (soon-to-be-invalid) hydrocarbons law. This follows three days of intense meetings in the MAS/NFR-led committee. Minister of Economic Development and h [...]
2004-09-03 20:13:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON SOCI EFIN EINV ENRG PGOV PREL BL
04LILONGWE1013MALAWI HIKES FUEL PRICES, BUT NOT ENOUGH
[...] (SBU) The Government of Malawi has recently raised retail fuel prices for the first time since March 2004. The increase amounts to 8.9 percent on gasoline and diesel, reflecting only about half of the increase in world petroleum prices during the past six months. The increase, which is expec [...]
2004-10-27 14:25:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EINV EPET EFIN PGOV MI
04LJUBLJANA1128SLOVENIA ON YUKOS AUCTION
[...] (C) Pol/econ chief delivered reftel points to Angelina Trajkovski of the MFA's Office for Eastern Europe on December 20. Trajkovski explained that no official reaction at the minister level had been developed, but that this was clearly a step backward for Russia and of concern to Slovenia. [...]
2004-12-20 11:12:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON KPAO PREL PHUM RS SI
04MADRID2118SPAIN: ENERGY SECTOR DEVELOPMENTS
[...] This cable summarizes selected developments in the Spain's energy sector. In this issue: -- New Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce responsible for energy policy (para 2) -- Possible merger of gas, electricity and water companies (para 3) -- Low gas supply reserve may lead to brown [...]
2004-06-07 14:06:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDENRG BTIO EPET SP
04MADRID2762SPAIN UNVEILS NATIONAL KYOTO PLAN
[...] SUMMARY: In an eleventh hour move to avoid EU penalties, Spain's Ministries of Environment and Industry unveiled the provisional National Allocation Plan (NAP) on 7 July. The NAP is the GOS attempt to bring domestic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in line with the first tranche of the Kyoto [...]
2004-07-20 13:50:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET SP
04MADRID3992SPAIN: MFA SUPPORTIVE OF SHELL/REPSOL FRAMEWORK
[...] (U) We delivered reftel demarche to Repsol YPF's Director General for the Eastern Hemisphere and Orient Mario B. Rosso, as well as to Alberto Moreno Humet, Deputy Director of the Near East, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. 2. (SBU) Moreno expressed doubt that this issue would g [...]
2004-10-14 07:37:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP ETTC ENRG EPET SP
04MADRID4243ILSA RESPONSE FROM REPSOL IS BUSINESS AS USUAL
[...] (SBU) We spoke with Mario B. Rosso, Director General of the Eastern Hemisphere and Caribbean for REPSOL-YPF (Repsol) about Reftel A and B points. 2. (SBU) Rosso was well-prepared to handle the topic, explaining that the framework agreement noted in Reftel B was only "investigative," and t [...]
2004-11-03 14:47:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC ENRG EPET PREL IR SP
04MADRID4612CHAVEZ COURTS SPANISH SOCIALISTS;LEAVES POLITICAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visited Spain November 21-23, in a trip that was touted by the Spanish government as primarily economic in nature. Chavez commenced his stay by stating that good relations with Spain "have become of strategic importance" and that he "welcomes the [...]
2004-12-03 16:10:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON EPET ELAB EIND PHUM PREL MARR SP VE
04MADRID4890SPAIN: YUKOS DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2004-12-29 17:29:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ECON PREL PHUM KPAO RS SP
04MADRID763OPPORTUNITIES IN SPAIN'S GROWING ENERGY MARKET
[...] SUMMARY: Since joining the EU in 1986, Spain has experienced dramatic industrialization and economic development. Along with development, energy consumption has skyrocketed and shows no sign of abating. These developments bring challenges for a country that is now emitting greenhouse gasse [...]
2004-03-05 16:41:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDENRG BTIO EPET SP
04MANAMA1422MINISTER OF OIL DISCUSSES PETROLEUM SECTOR WITH
[...] (C) Minister of Oil Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa told the Ambassador September 6 that U.S. companies have participated successfully in the development of Bahrain's petroleum and petrochemicals sector, and he looks forward to continued cooperation with the U.S. He stated that his primary concern is [...]
2004-09-15 09:18:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG EPET BA PROG
04MANAMA725BAHRAIN MAY SIGN BIG IRAN GAS DEAL AT YEAR'S END
[...] (C/NF) Bahraini CP Sheikh Salman bin Hamed told CDA on May 15 that Bahrain may conclude a major agreement to buy Iranian gas by the end of CY 2004. Bahraini demand for natural gas is increasing with projects such as the expansion of the aluminum smelter go forward. These projects are vital [...]
2004-05-17 14:37:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET ENRG ETTC PREL IR QA BA
04MUSCAT2285INDIA WINS OMANI SUPPORT FOR UNSC SEAT, DEEPENS
[...] (U) On December 25-26, Indian Minister of External Affairs Natwar Singh met with Sultan Qaboos and various government ministers to boost bilateral relations. Oman formally announced its backing of India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, and the two parties pledged to cont [...]
2004-12-29 07:37:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EPET KCRM MARR IN MU
04OTTAWA3413AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES NORTHERN PIPELINES WITH
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for distribution outside USG channels. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador paid a courtesy call December 14 on Minister of Natural Resources John Efford, reviewing a range of topics relating to plans for natural gas pipelines from Alaska's North Slope and [...]
2004-12-20 18:11:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ETRD EPET CA
04PARAMARIBO200SIXTH WESTERN HEMISPHER ENERGY MINISTERIAL
[...] No summary [...]
2004-03-05 18:49:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET NS
04PARAMARIBO44 SURINAME'S SERVICE-STATION OWNERS DEMAND HIGHER
[...] (U) On January 6, Suriname's service-station owners threatened to resume a December 2003 strike to protest the government's refusal to negotiate an increase in profit margins, which had remained stagnant since a 1999 agreement. Since that agreement, service-station owners have suffered a stea [...]
2004-01-16 18:36:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET PBTS FR NS
04PRETORIA4565South Africa: Fuel Price Increases
[...] (U) On October 5, the Department of Minerals and Energy announced a 2.64% increase in the price of gasoline at retail outlets, accompanied by larger wholesale increases for diesel (5.9%) and kerosene (8.5%). This comes after two successive price decreases in July and August. The current pri [...]
2004-10-14 05:53:00Embassy PretoriaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EINV EIND SF
04PRETORIA4768SOUTH AFRICA: AMBASSADOR MEETS MINISTER OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Ambassador Jendayi Frazer called on Minister Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka of the Department of Minerals and Energy (DME) on October 19, 2004. Ambassador Frazer stressed the need to move ahead on scheduling our first Joint Standing Committee on Nuclear Energy Cooperation and to bring cl [...]
2004-10-28 16:12:00Embassy PretoriaCONFIDENTIALEMIN EPET ENRG KNNP TRGY PINR SF
04PRETORIA5319SOUTH AFRICA: MINERALS AND ENERGY NEWSLETTER "THE
[...] (U) Introduction: In January 2004, the Economic Section of Embassy/Pretoria produced the first issue of a new monthly newsletter called "The Assay". The purpose of this monthly newsletter is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as [...]
2004-12-09 11:51:00Embassy PretoriaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EINV EIND ETRD ECON SF
04QUITO2327THE PROCURADOR STRIKES BACK AT OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM
[...] (U) See paragraph 11 for an action request. 2. (C) Summary. Ecuador's Procurador (Solicitor General) may be seeking to terminate Occidental Petroleum's (Oxy) Block 15 participation contract for alleged violations of the hydrocarbon law. If the allegations are upheld, Oxy's Block 15 contr [...]
2004-08-24 21:01:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALETRD EPET ECON EC
04QUITO2380PROGRESS ON OCCIDENTAL CASE
[...] (SBU) Summary. Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) and Embassy efforts to tone down the rhetoric and reach an amicable resolution with the GOE are starting to pay dividends. Oxy had a productive meeting with the Procurador (Solicitor General). President Gutierrez has selected a commission, comprised [...]
2004-08-27 17:43:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALEPET ETRD ECON EC
04QUITO2418OXY BRINGS IN THE BIG GUNS - EMBASSY KEEPS FIRING
[...] (U) Summary. Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) brought a team of lawyers and executives to Ecuador to discuss the GOE's claims that Oxy failed to comply with the hydrocarbon law in the transfer of 40% share of its Block 15 interest to Canadian oil company EnCana. Oxy is confident that it is on sol [...]
2004-09-02 22:01:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALEPET ETRD ECON EC
04QUITO2462OXY: GOE TAKES A SERIOUS WRONG TURN
[...] (U) See action request in paragraph 12. 2. (C) Summary. The GOE is proceeding with the contract nullification process (caducidad) against Occidental Petroleum (Oxy),potentially triggering the nationalization of Oxy's assets in Ecuador. Presidential Legal Advisor Carlos Larrea acknowledge [...]
2004-09-10 18:42:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALEPET ETRD ECON EC
04QUITO2509OXY: THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM - OR PROGRESS?
[...] (C) Summary. Occidental Petroleum's (Oxy) meetings in the US and USG efforts have provided a temporary calm in the contract nullification process. Oxy has still not been officially notified of its alleged violations of the hydrocarbon law, thus the statutory time period for it to respond has [...]
2004-09-16 14:47:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALEPET ETRD ECON EC
04QUITO2613TIDE TURNING IN OXY'S FAVOR BUT A LONG WAY TO GO
[...] (C) Summary. The efforts of Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) and the Mission are gathering momentum in blunting misperceptions raised by the Procurador's (solicitor general equivalent) allegations against Oxy. Business chambers, financial analysts and GOE officials are coming to understand what Ec [...]
2004-09-28 23:05:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALEPET ETRD ECON PREL EC
04ROME4563CHEVRON INCIDENT REFLECTS CHANGING DYNAMICS IN
[...] No summary [...]
2004-12-01 16:43:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EPET PINR KZ
04SANAA1537PARLIAMENT CHALLENGES GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: Over the course of several months, Members of Parliament (MPs) have conducted an investigation into government corruption regarding an oil deal that dates back to 1997. The investigation was spearheaded by two members of the Oil and Resources Committee, one from the r [...]
2004-06-26 12:36:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EPET PHUM KDEM KMPI YM DOMESTIC POLITICS
04SANTODOMINGO3749DOMINICAN TRANSITION #4: PRESIDENT-ELECT'S VISIT
[...] (SBU) This no. 4 in our series on the transition to a new presidential administration in the Dominican Republic. DOMINICAN PRESIDENT-ELECT'S VISIT TO VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT CHAVEZ (U) Dominican President-elect Leonel Fernandez stopped over in Caracas to call on President Hugo Chavez June 20- [...]
2004-06-25 17:45:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL EPET DR VE
04SANTODOMINGO4637DOMINICAN TRANSITION #14: FERNANDEZ TELLS
[...] (U) This no. 14 in our series on the transition to a new presidential administration in the Dominican Republic. Lunch with Leonel (U) On August 6, the Ambassador and visiting Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) attended a lunch hosted by President-elect Leonel Fernandez (PLD) at the office of his G [...]
2004-08-12 10:46:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EPET MCAP DR VE
04SANTODOMINGO4719DOMINICAN TRANSITION #13: FERNANDEZ TELLS
[...] (U) This is the amplified and corrected version of ref a, part of our series on the transition to a new presidential administration in the Dominican Republic. Ten days before his inauguration, Leonel Fernandez spoke about his approach to the economic crisis and commented on his relations with [...]
2004-08-18 11:29:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EPET MCAP DR VE
04SANTODOMINGO4916DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND VENEZUELAN OIL
[...] (U) This cable is an overview of the Dominican Republic's petroleum sector in response to reftel A. Venezuela in 2003 supplied only 11 percent of total petroleum imports to the Dominican Republic, a significant change from 2002 when Venezuelan imports were nearly 55 percent of the total. Oth [...]
2004-08-30 20:39:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON PREL XK
04SANTODOMINGO6119DOMINICAN - VENEZUELAN AGREEMENTS ON CONCESSIONAL
[...] During a November 6 stopover in Santo Domingo lasting less than twelve hours, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez signed with Dominican President Leonel Fernandez two agreements, the first providing favorable terms for Dominican purchase of Venezuelan petroleum products and the second encouragi [...]
2004-11-09 17:53:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EFIN ENRG DR
04SANTODOMINGO6472DOMINICAN POLITICS #10: SANTO DOMINGO, BETWEEN
[...] (U) This is #10 in our current series on politics in the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo, Between Taipei and Beijing (C) Summary and comment: Beijing's global campaign to isolate Taiwan has reached the Dominican Republic, the largest Caribbean island nation that maintains diplomatic re [...]
2004-12-02 18:27:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EINV EPET CH TW DR XE
04TEGUCIGALPA232HONDURAS IMF AGREEMENT FULL STEAM AHEAD -- PRIOR
[...] (C) Summary. The Honduran government has fully completed the prior conditions listed in the preliminary Letter of Intent (LOI) for a three-year Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility Program (PRGF) agreed to with the IMF mission on November 25. In addition, the GOH has put to rest two new IMF [...]
2004-01-30 21:43:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALEFIN ECON PGOV EAID ETRD EINV EPET ELAB HO
04TEGUCIGALPA543High Gas Prices: First Test of Honduran IMF Program
[...] (SBU) Summary. A third price hike, in as many months, has brought gasoline and diesel prices in Honduras up to new highs of USD 2.94 and USD 2.02 per gallon, respectively. Gas prices are now 19 percent higher than at the end of 2003 (diesel is up 17.6 percent) and are now clearly the highest [...]
2004-03-08 15:33:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EFIN ECON PGOV PINR ELAB HO
04THEHAGUE1352Secretary Abraham's May 23 Bilateral Meeting
[...] Summary: Energy Secretary Abraham held a May 23 luncheon discussion with Dutch Economics Minister Brinkhorst on the margins of the International Energy Forum meeting in Amsterdam. They agreed to explore the possibilities for increased U.S.-EU collaboration on energy technologies and that th [...]
2004-06-02 14:36:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG KNNP IR NL EUN
04TRIPOLI28(C) U.S. OIL COMPANIES PERSEVERE IN LIBYA
[...] (C) Oasis/Oxy Update: The oil majors were in Tripoli the week of December 6 for yet another Libyan economic conference (reftel). The former Oasis partners (Marathon, Amerada Hess, ConocoPhillips) are continuing their negotiations with the NOC for re-entry into the Libyan oil market, as is Oc [...]
2004-12-14 09:49:00Embassy TripoliCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PREL LY
04YEREVAN1240IRAN-ARMENIA PIPELINE: DEAL SIGNED ON FUTURE SWAP
[...] This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) On May 19, 2004, Garnik Badalian, Head of the Iran desk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, briefed us about a recent agreement on the Iran - Armenia pipeline. Badalian said that o [...]
2004-05-27 12:19:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET AM
04YEREVAN2019IRAN-ARMENIA PIPELINE: IRAN TO FINANCE PIPELINE
[...] (SBU) During Iranian President Mohammad Khatami's visit to Yerevan September 8-9, the Armenian and Iranian governments signed a deal to finance the Armenia-Iran gas pipeline as far as Kajaran, 41 kilometers into Armenia. In May the governments had signed an agreement providing for the constru [...]
2004-09-10 13:27:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET AM IR
04YEREVAN2061OFFICIAL VISIT OF PRESIDENT KHATAMI TO ARMENIA
[...] (C) During Iranian President's Mohammad Khatami's visit to Yerevan, September 8-9, the Armenian and Iranian governments signed seven agreements including the agreements concerning the partial financing and construction of an Armenian-Iranian gas pipeline. The local press and the Armenian Minis [...]
2004-09-17 13:51:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET AM IR
04YEREVAN2449 ARMENIAN FLIGHTS HAMPERED BY FUEL SHORTAGES
[...] This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) A shortage of aviation fuel is forcing Armenia's outbound flights to make intermediate landings to refuel before continuing on their scheduled itinerary. Although government and av [...]
2004-11-08 09:15:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET ENRG ETRD EAID GG AJ AM
04YEREVAN457PIPE DREAMS: IRAN-ARMENIA GAS PIPELINE DOESN'T
[...] (U) THIS CABLE IS SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. PLEASE PROTECT ACCORDINGLY. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Armenian officials have again proposed a gas pipeline from Iran to Armenia as a way to alleviate Armenia's concerns about the future diversity of energy sources. According to the [...]
2004-02-24 11:49:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET AM
04YEREVAN698PROPOSED IRAN-ARMENIA PIPELINE: STILL NO MONEY
[...] (SBU) Despite recent media reports about an Iran- Armenia gas pipeline deal, our meeting March 22, 2004 with Deputy Minister of Energy Areg Galstyan confirms that any such deal is still more a vague, albeit strong, desire than a real plan. Both the Deputy Minister and resident European Delega [...]
2004-03-24 12:56:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET AM
04YEREVAN816FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT ON ARMENIA-IRAN PIPELINE
[...] (SBU) Post skepticism about the viability of the Iran-Armenia pipeline project notwithstanding, two points should be clear. One, the pipeline is the number one priority for the Ministry of Energy. Two, the Iranian Minister will come to Armenia in April and will sign something: most probably [...]
2004-04-06 06:00:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET PREL RS AM
04YEREVAN890 DEMARCHE PRESENTED ON ARMENIA AND ILSA
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-15 10:09:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC ENRG EPET EINV PREL AM IR
04YEREVAN966IRAN-ARMENIA PIPELINE: WHAT IF THEY HAVE THE MONEY?
[...] This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Post has consistently discredited recent media reports about the ten-year-old proposal to build a pipeline from Iran to Armenia on the grounds that there has been no indication of a [...]
2004-04-26 01:35:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET AM
04ZAGREB1034U.S. SANCTIONS NOT MAJOR OBSTACLE TO CROATIAN GAS
[...] (SBU) On June 1 we visited INA, the majority state-owned oil and gas company, to inquire about its overseas activities in general, and its exploration activities in Syria in particular. Zeljko Belosic, Member of the Board and executive director for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production note [...]
2004-06-07 17:01:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON ETTC EPET HR SY IZ
05ABUDHABI1683UAE ENERGY SECTOR: SECURITY, SPARE CAPACITY, AND
[...] (C) Summary: Although the United Arab Emirates has taken many steps to improve oil and gas facility security, a number of vulnerabilities for both off and onshore facilities still exist. The UAE needs to improve information sharing and interagency coordination to further enhance security. AD [...]
2005-04-16 07:34:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET TC
05ABUDHABI1712PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR ON U.S. - UAE BILATERAL
[...] (C) Summary: On April 16, Ambassador called on long-time presidential advisor Mohammed Habroush Al-Suwaidi to review our bilateral agenda (FTA, MLAT, and Camel Jockey Trafficking). On FTA, Al-Suwaidi opined that there was no reason the process would not move ahead. The concerns of some busin [...]
2005-04-17 11:17:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPGOV EPET PHUM ELAB ETRD SA TC
05ABUDHABI1872OIL INDUSTRY REPS ON POTENTIAL PRODUCTION
[...] (C) Summary: Western oil executives told Ambassador, at an energy roundtable, about Abu Dhabi plans to add 200,000 barrels per-day capacity over the next two years in onshore production and 150,000 capacity in the near term offshore. They agreed that Saudi ARAMCO would be able to meet Saudi Oil [...]
2005-04-27 10:38:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON TC
05ABUDHABI2624SUSTAINING ENERGY DIALOGE - UAE
[...] (C) Summary: On June 12, Ambassador met with UAE Energy Minister Al-Hamili as part of our continued dialogue on energy issues, to include briefing him on U.S. efforts to spur conservation and improve energy efficiency and exchanging views on the volatile oil supply situation. Al-Hamili noted t [...]
2005-06-12 10:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALECON EPET ENRG ETRD ELAB TC
05ABUDHABI2957DOE WILLIAMSON ENERGY DISCUSSIONS IN UAE
[...] (C) Summary. DOE officials Molly Williamson and John Brodman met UAEG counterparts to discuss the UAE's oil sector and oil market issues. The delegation, accompanied by Ambassador and econoff, briefed UAEG interlocutors on Secretary Bodman's recent travel to Moscow, Baku and Kiev. SIPDIS [...]
2005-07-02 08:23:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG TC
05ABUDHABI3008ONE MORE CRACK IN THE GCC - UAE/SAUDI BORDER
[...] (S) Summary. Tensions between UAE and Saudi Arabia over a border dispute have broad implications for intra-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) relations and the long-term viability of the GCC. UAE officials view Saudi objections to a planned causeway to link the UAE and Qatar as Saudi Arabia's at [...]
2005-07-06 11:29:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPBTS PREL PHSA EPET ENRG TC GCC
05ABUDHABI3131ABU DHABI EMIRATE RESTRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY
[...] (U) President Khalifa bin Zayed signed a law on July 10, 2005 that restructures the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's environmental authority. Formerly known as the Environmental Research and Wildlife Development Agency (ERWDA),the new Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi has greatly increased enforcement auth [...]
2005-07-17 04:40:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV KSCA ECON EPET ETRD TC
05ABUDHABI3237SAJGAS IPO AND IRANIAN GAS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para. 5. 2. (C) Dow Jones Correspondent Simeon Kerr (protect) telephoned EconChief on July 23 and July 24 to say that Crescent Petroleum and the Emirate of Sharjah planned to issue an initial public offering (IPO) in September for their SajGas proj [...]
2005-07-25 03:22:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET BEXP ENRG ECON PREL IR TC
05ABUDHABI3241PRESIDENT KHALIFA IN ABU DHABI'S WESTERN REGION
[...] (C) Summary: President Khalifa traveled to the less advantaged Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate July 21-23 to fulfill the traditional practice of the ruler meeting with tribal leaders, but also to inform residents about planned infrastructure upgrades. Khalifa may be using such visits arou [...]
2005-07-25 07:27:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM EPET TC
05ABUDHABI3243UAE COUNTERTERRORISM EFFORTS: GOOD HARDWARE, BUT
[...] (S) Summary: The UAE, keenly aware that the threat of extremist violence on its soil is real, is implementing numerous measures in hopes of preventing terrorist attacks. In the past year, the UAEG has prioritized homeland security within its national security strategy. However, the UAE lacks [...]
2005-07-25 07:52:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPTER PINS ASEC EPET MCAP TC
05ABUDHABI3439ABU DHABI OIL PRODUCTION AND SECURITY
[...] (S) Summary: Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) GM told Econchief that ADCO is currently producing 1.2 mb/d and will be able to produce 1.4 mb/d by end 2006. He expressed concern about the impact of a sea borne attack on ADCO's main export terminal, which could shut down expo [...]
2005-08-08 07:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETENRG EPET PTER TC
05ABUDHABI3440ABU DHABI AWARE OF SHARJAH AND IRANIAN GAS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 9. 2. (C) Summary: Abu Dhabi Executive Council member Khaldoon Al-Mubarak told Econchief that Abu Dhabi emirate leadership was aware of the planned Crescent petroleum project to pipe Iranian gas to the UAE and was trying to develop an appropr [...]
2005-08-08 07:57:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON PREL IR TC
05ABUDHABI3441OVERVIEW OF OIL AND GAS IN THE UAE
[...] (C) Begin Summary. Oil and natural gas form the basis of the modern economy in the United Arab Emirates, which holds 8 to 9 percent of the world,s proven oil reserves and controls the world,s fifth largest natural gas reserves. Over 90 percent of the country,s established oil and natural gas [...]
2005-08-08 07:57:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETENRG EPET TC
05ABUDHABI3546DEVELOPMENT AID TO ABU DHABI'S WESTERN REGION
[...] (C) Summary: Abu Dhabi Executive Council members told Econchief that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's western region was relatively underdeveloped and poorly served, especially in the areas of health care and education. They were working on a plan to improve services and infrastructure in the weste [...]
2005-08-16 09:26:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV EPET TC
05ABUDHABI3580ABU DHABI'S OFFSHORE PRODUCTION
[...] (C) Summary: Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA/OPCO) GM Bud Fackrell (protect) told Econchief August 16 that ADMA/OPCO had taken several steps to increase oil production over the last year and had a project to bring sustainable oil production capacity to 600,000 barrels per day bp/d by [...]
2005-08-17 12:26:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON TC
05ABUDHABI3767IRAN AND LIBYA SANCTIONS ACT (ILSA): SHARJAH/UAE
[...] (C) On September 4, Ambassador stressed our opposition to investment in Iran's oil sector to MFA U/S Abdullah Rashid Al-Noaimi, using Ref a talking points. She emphasized deep USG concerns about Iranian actions and policies, including pursuit of WMD and delivery systems, support for terrorism, [...]
2005-09-05 13:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALETTC EPET ENRG PREL ECON IR TC
05ABUDHABI3851WHAT'S BEHIND THE UAE-SAUDI BORDER DISPUTE
[...] This is an Action Request. Please see para. 15 2. (C) Summary: In response to the rising volume of private and public sniping between the UAE and Saudi Arabian governments over the status and meaning of their 1974 Agreement on the Delimitation of Boundaries (refs),Embassies Abu Dhabi and [...]
2005-09-10 15:17:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL PBTS EPET PGOV ETRD SA TC
05ABUDHABI3884MEETING WITH UAE ENERGY MINISTER
[...] (C) Summary: On September 11, Ambassador met with UAE Energy Minister Al-Hamili to thank him for UAE and OPEC support after Hurricane Katrina (including a $100 million UAE donation to relief efforts) and brief him on U.S. and international efforts to respond to the crisis. Al-Hamili said that [...]
2005-09-12 13:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALECON EPET ENRG ETRD ELAB IR MU TC
05ABUDHABI4104UAE ANNOUNCES NEAR TERM OIL PRODUCTION CAPACITY
[...] (C) Summary: On September 25, UAE Minister of Energy Al-Hamili announced that the UAE would raise its oil production by 200 kb/d by March 2006, which tracks with what we have been told privately by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) officials. The same day, Exxon Al-Khaleej President Fran [...]
2005-09-28 12:09:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALECON EPET ENRG TC
05ABUDHABI4111ENCOURAGING A NATIONAL SEISMIC NETWORK FOR UAE
[...] (U) Two Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) seismologists, Dr. Keith Nakanishi and Dr. Arthur Rodgers, visited the UAE on September 13 and 14 in coordination with a planning meeting for the 2006 Gulf Seismic Forum that will be hosted in Oman. The two seismologists have been working wi [...]
2005-09-30 13:10:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV KSCA ECON EPET ETRD TC
05ABUDHABI4546SCENESETTER - VISIT OF ENERGY SECRETARY BODMAN TO
[...] (C) We look forward to Secretary Bodman and team's November 11 to 13 visit to the UAE. The UAE is both a key regional security partner and a major oil producer. It holds 8 to 9 percent of the world's proven oil reserves and is the world's fifth largest natural gas reserves. The individual e [...]
2005-11-07 12:04:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETEPET ENRG ETRD AE
05ABUDHABI4741ENERGY SECRETARY BODMAN'S VISIT TO THE UAE
[...] (C) Summary: UAEG and Abu Dhabi government interlocutors told Secretary Bodman during his November 11-13 visit that the UAE is committed to expanding crude oil production (including condensates) to 4 mb/d over the next seven to ten years, with 200,000 b/d coming on line in early 2006. The UAE [...]
2005-11-21 14:19:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EINV ETRD PK AF SA IR IZ
05ABUDHABI634EB ASSISTANT SECRETARY WAYNE MEETS WITH UAE ENERGY
[...] (C) Summary: UAE Energy Minister Al-Hamili told visiting A/S Wayne that the UAE would be adding 200,000 barrels of production capacity in 2005. He explained that the UAE decision to buy gas from Qatar was one of price. In response to A/S Wayne's questions about reported Iranian-UAE gas purch [...]
2005-02-12 12:16:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON IR TC
05ABUDHABI993ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY TO REMAIN A LONG-TERM
[...] (SBU) Summary: Former UAE President Sheikh Zayed, who died in November 2004, was widely respected in the UAE as an avid environmentalist who worked to "green" the UAE by promoting forestry and agriculture. Rapid expansion of agriculture, however, has negatively impacted the UAE,s ground wat [...]
2005-03-02 10:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET ETRD KSCA SENV TC
05ABUJA1271NIGER DELTA REMAINS TENSE
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a July 6 meeting, NGO Director and Obasanjo associate, Judith Asuni, told the Ambassador tensions remain high in the Niger Delta. Small arms proliferation, cult/gang violence, and oil bunkering are all rampant, she said. The Peace and Security Strategy (PASS),a joint go [...]
2005-07-14 12:41:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV NI EPET SOCI DELTAVIOLENCE
05ABUJA1339NATIONAL POLITICAL REFORM CONFERENCE ENDS. NOW
[...] (C) Summary: Unable to reach consensus on key issues of resource control, presidential term limits, and whether former military leaders should be precluded from contesting future elections, the National Political Reform Conference (NPRC) ended deliberations July 12. Conference chairmen plan [...]
2005-07-22 16:39:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EPET PHUM KDEM NI
05ABUJA1408 DISTRIBUTION OF OIL REVENUES TO NIGERIA'S
[...] Summary and Introduction: Talks in the just-concluded National Political Reforms Conference (the "confab") reached a deadlock when the issue of the share of oil revenues paid to the oil-producing states to take care of environmental problems and infrastructure came to the fore on June 13. Th [...]
2005-08-02 16:36:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EPET PGOV NI OIL
05ABUJA1677 NIGERIA: EXXON MOBIL CHIEF ON REFINING DEMANDS,
[...] (C) Exxon Mobil Nigeria Chief John Chaplin told the Ambassador on September 6 that oil majors were in the midst of renegotiating their MOU with the Nigerian government (GON),which would allow them to keep a part of the revenue over $30 per barrel, all of which now goes to the GON. They also a [...]
2005-09-09 12:51:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV ETRD NI OIL
05ABUJA1789ARRESTS SPARK RENEWED UNREST IN DELTA
[...] (C) Simmering tensions in the Niger Delta took a dramatic upturn with the arrest of Ijaw militia leader Asari Dukubo late on September 20. With passions already enflamed by the arrest in London last week of Bayelsa Governor Alamieyeseigha, reportedly a major financier to Ijaw militias, Asari [...]
2005-09-21 17:01:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EPET ASEC NI DELTAVIOLENCE
05ABUJA1798NIGERIA'S DELTA TENSE; ASARI IN COURT
[...] (C) An uneasy calm has settled on Port Harcourt, but it is overshadowed by the fear among Embassy contacts that this incident could push the country into its most serious crisis in years. Some of the militia members have returned to the rivers even as Asari appeared before a court in Abuja. [...]
2005-09-23 06:55:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EPET ASEC NI DELTAVIOLENCE
05ABUJA1861NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT FINANCE: THE KNOWN UNKNOWNS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Despite improved government reporting on the Nigerian budget, neither the amount of revenue nor the actual expenditure is known with any confidence. The bulk of government revenue comes from the petroleum sector, but reported revenue is based on estimates and company figures. Fe [...]
2005-09-29 14:33:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EAID EPET NI
05ABUJA2087OIL PRICE IMPACT ON NIGERIA
[...] (SBU) Summary: High oil prices have proved a very mixed blessing for Nigeria. While greatly boosting government revenues, they have increased the challenge of managing those revenues. Though the government is wisely directing much revenue to debt repayment, some of the windfall is finding i [...]
2005-10-31 15:52:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EPET PGOV NI OIL
05ABUJA756GON PRESENTATION ON NIGER DELTA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: President Obasanjo has given us a document asking for cooperation in "ensuring availability, security and stability of hydrocarbon resources in the Niger Delta," although he refers to it as about the Gulf of Guinea as a whole and includes some regional efforts as a figleaf that it [...]
2005-05-16 08:42:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS EPET PREL NI
05ACCRA248AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH MINISTER-DESIGNATE FOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: On January 26, 2005 Minister)designate for Finance and Economic Planning, Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu and Acting Minister of State for Economic Planning, Dr. Nii Ashong paid an informal visit on the Ambassador to express appreciation for the U.S. Government,s (USG) support to Ghana. The [...]
2005-02-04 15:06:00Embassy AccraCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ENRG EPET GH
05ACCRA399GASOLINE PRICES UP 50 PERCENT AS GHANA MOVES
[...] (U) Summary: On February 20, Minister of Finance Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu announced significant price increases for petroleum products. The price of gasoline jumped 50 percent, to USD 3.33 per imperial gallon. Diesel and Kerosene went up over 40 percent, to USD 2.94 and USD 2.66 per imperial gall [...]
2005-02-24 17:29:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ELAB ENRG EPET GH
05ACCRA892AMBASSADOR MEETS GHANAIAN PRESIDENT KUFUOR
[...] (U) This message has an action request (see para 18). 2. (C) Summary: Ambassador Yates had a lengthy, private conversation with Ghanaian President Kufuor on Thursday evening, May 5. They discussed the current situation in Togo, his NPP party,s loss of the first bi-election of his second [...]
2005-05-10 17:50:00Embassy AccraCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL GH PHUM ECON EAID TO EPET EINV
05ADANA220OIL EXPLORATION, IRAQI BORDER TRADE CAUGHT IN TURKISH
[...] (SBU) Summary: AMCON Adana conoff's met with Chevron and Iraqi border province regional business officials on 11/9, taking the temperature on regional attitudes about cross-border trade and energy exploration potential. Conoff's encountered frustration from multiple contacts, but a desire t [...]
2005-11-28 10:26:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ETRD ELTN ECON TU ADANA
05ADANA38SE TURKEY: INFRASTRUCTURE, SECURITY HINDER INCREASED TRADE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-24 13:12:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON EINV ENRG EPET ELTN IZ TU ADANA
05ALGIERS1030POTENTIAL FOR GREATER U.S. ACTIVITY IN ALGERIA'S
[...] (U) The first half of 2005 has witnessed a small boom in U.S. interest in the Algerian domestic energy supply sector, with one U.S. firm, General Electric, pressing for participation in a new power plant and two other firms looking for opportunities in the market. According to GOA officials, [...]
2005-05-23 15:13:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALECON EINV EPET BEXP AG
05ALGIERS1325KHELIL SAYS OIL PRICES TO STAY HIGH AS ALGERIA
[...] (SBU) Energy Minister Chakib Khelil in recent comments expressed confidence that oil prices would not drop below $50 per barrel, and he did not rule out barrel prices of $80 or even higher, which he said the international economy could withstand. Algeria's windfall oil revenue topped $17 billi [...]
2005-07-01 14:20:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON AG
05ALGIERS1652GOA MOVES TO STOP CORRUPTION
[...] (C) A growing realization of the economic and development costs of pervasive corruption in Algeria, coupled with reported pressure from some key senior military figures, is prompting increased government efforts against corruption. Over the past several months, President Bouteflika has made a [...]
2005-08-10 15:06:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALECON EINV PGOV EPET AG
05ALGIERS1918DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON RESPONDING TO ENERGY SUPPLY
[...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel demarche concerning post-Katrina energy supply disruptions, as well as longer term conservation measures, to Minister of Energy and Mines Khelil September 11. Khelil said the shortage of refining capacity was a large contributing factor to current petroleum sh [...]
2005-09-12 16:10:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET AG
05ALGIERS2055SKIKDA REFINERY FIRE EXPECTED TO HAVE NO EFFECT ON
[...] (U) This cable has been sent sensitive but unclassified; please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Algeria's second largest crude oil refinery at Skikda experienced a fire October 4 that burned through the night and into today. Early morning reports to us from local industry officials said the [...]
2005-10-05 14:10:00Embassy AlgiersUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ETRD EWWT PTER PINR ASEC AG
05ALGIERS2091VULNERABILITY OF KEY FOREIGN OIL SUPPLIERS
[...] (S) Post provides the following answers to the Department's questions on the vulnerability of key foreign oil supplies in Algeria: (S) -- Have host governments completed vulnerability assessments of the facilities (Arzew Terminal and Skikda)? Following the 2004 explosion at Skikda (see par [...]
2005-10-12 09:31:00Embassy AlgiersSECRETKHLS EPET ETRD EWWT PTER PINR ASEC
05ALMATY1435ENVIRONMENTALISTS CHARGE OIL MAJORS WITH POLLUTING
[...] (U) Summary: A coalition of Kazakhstani and U.S. environmental activists charge the Karachagank Petroleum Operating (KPO) with polluting the village of Berezovka, and demand its relocation. KPO rejects these accusations and points to extensive monitoring data. Local authorities support KPO and [...]
2005-04-12 12:10:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY1774CASPIAN PIPELINE CONSORTIUM: STATE OF PLAY
[...] (C) Summary: The April 26th Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) shareholders meeting in Almaty ended in an impasse. Russian intransigence on forming a Russian board of directors (CPC-R),combined with a demand for a variable tariff on operating expenses (OPEX),created the logjam. In earlier [...]
2005-05-06 09:58:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALEPET KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY1855KAZAKHSTANAN: ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been verified. The opinions expressed in this report, therefore, should not be interpreted by readers as conveying positions and/or policy of the U.S. Government. -- Kazakhstan Supports Tight Control [...]
2005-05-16 01:47:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV ENRG EPET KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY1920KAZAKHSTAN: AMBASSADOR'S TRIP TO ATYRAU OBLAST
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Ordway met with a wide-range of civic groups, businessmen, local officials, and foreign investors during his March 13-16 trip to Kazakhstan's oil-rich Atyrau Oblast. The booming region faces skilled labor shortages while a large rural population idles in villages. Relat [...]
2005-05-19 13:02:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON EPET KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY1927 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. government. -- Mazhilis Committee Suggests Foreign Borrowing Limits -- Pipe Pl [...]
2005-05-20 11:11:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY1944KAZAKHSTAN: SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY BODMAN'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In advance of your planned meeting with President Nazarbayev in Baku, Embassy Almaty wanted to offer background on energy and non-proliferation issues in Kazakhstan, and suggest key issues where your engagement could be crucial. Kazakhstan's market-driven development of its oil se [...]
2005-05-23 10:14:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG AJ GZ KZ WMD ECONOMIC
05ALMATY2048KAZAKHSTAN ENVIRONMENT UPDATE - MAY 2005
[...] U.S. Grant Finances Feasibility Study for Reconstruction of Gas Storage Units in Southern Kazakhstan 2. Nura River Fish Poisoned With Mercury 3. Danish Company Ready for De-mercurization Project in Temirtau 4. Kazakhstan Ranks Third Globally in Nuclear Fuel Production 5. Central Asian Co [...]
2005-06-01 12:34:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV ENRG EPET KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY2122 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- Government Submitted Draft Amendments to Tax Code -- Pension As [...]
2005-06-06 14:25:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY2308 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- New Joint Russian- Kazakh Space Venture -- Senate Approves Law [...]
2005-06-21 02:57:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY2688KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- Kazakhstan Elected to WCO Political Commission -- Parliament Ap [...]
2005-07-20 13:28:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY2850 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- National Bank Raises Refinancing Rate -- Commerzbank to Invest [...]
2005-08-04 11:19:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY2950 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- Special Economic Zone in South Kazakhstan -- Kazakhstan Cuts Po [...]
2005-08-16 05:17:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3075PETROKAZAKHSTAN SOLD TO CHINESE CNPC SUBSIDIARY
[...] (C) Summary: Canadian oil company PetroKazakhstan (PK) announced its sale to PetroChina, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the China National Petroleum Company (CNPC),on August 22, for $4.18 billion. Thomas Dvorak, president of one of two principal Kazakhstan-based PK operating companies, was o [...]
2005-08-23 04:38:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALEPET IN KZ CA CH ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3143PETROKAZAKSTAN FOLLOW-UP
[...] (C) Summary: PetroKazakhstan (PK) officials expect to finalize the company's sale (ref A) to "PetroChina" (a CNPC subsidiary) next week, and a company vice-president discounted press rumors that India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) might attempt to top PetroChina's bid. A well-plac [...]
2005-08-26 11:31:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALEPET CA CH IN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3172 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- Changes in the Cabinet -- WTO Protocol with Turkey Signed -- [...]
2005-09-01 09:06:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3232KAZAKHSTAN: ENERGY SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In advance of your planned meeting with Energy Minister Shkolnik, Embassy Almaty wanted to offer background on the most pressing issues in the US-Kazakhstani energy dialogue and suggest key issues where your engagement could be crucial. They include the following: Achieving a GO [...]
2005-09-06 11:35:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG AJ GZ KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3296KAZAKHSTAN OFFICIAL OUTLINES DISPOSITION OF
[...] (C) Summary: A well-placed source in the state-owned oil company, KazMunaiGas (KMG),recently told Econoff that KMG would exercise its pre-emptive rights to purchase parts of PetroKazakhstan (PK) once the Canadian company's sale to the PetroChina was approved by PK shareholders (reftels). Acc [...]
2005-09-13 02:50:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET IN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3449KAZAKHSTAN: PARTIES INITIAL KCTS IGA DRAFT
[...] (C) Summary: Kazakhstani and Azeri negotiators approved and initialed a draft of the Kazakhstan Caspian Transportation System (KCTS) Inter-governmental Agreement (IGA) in Almaty on September 24. The delegations agreed upon a single text, though the GOK delegation insisted on highlighting a f [...]
2005-09-27 11:29:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET AJ KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3476 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- WTO Protocol with China Signed -- E-Government Contract with Al [...]
2005-10-05 04:46:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3479KAZAKHSTAN: SHKOLNIK ASSURES AMBASSADOR ON BTC
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Ordway, accompanied by OPIC Chief Economist Steven Everhart, met with Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Vladimir Shkolnik on September 27 in Astana. Shkolnik assured the Ambassador and Everhart that Kazakhstan would sign off on the recently initialed Baku-Tbil [...]
2005-10-05 04:47:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET PREL PGOV KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3750A/S FRIED'S MEETING WITH KAZAKHSANI CIVIL SOCIETY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Participants in a civil society roundtable with A/S Fried cited corruption, inadequacies in legislation regulating business, an economy over-dependent on oil revenues, the weakness of independent media, and the lack of political involvement among young people as some of the cha [...]
2005-10-13 13:24:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV KDEM EAID EPET KZ ECONOMIC POLITICAL
05ALMATY378GOOD COP, BAD COP ON KASHAGAN?
[...] (C) Summary: On the eve of key negotiations, Kazakhstani PM Akhmetov stated that the government will seek to acquire more than a pre-agreed 50% of British Gas' 16.67% in the mammoth Kashagan AGIP-KCO project. This pronouncement, which contradicts earlier statements by Energy Minister Vladimir [...]
2005-02-02 08:58:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALEPET KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3857KAZAKHSTAN: NEW SUBSOIL AMENDMENTS BROADEN STATE'S
[...] (C) Summary: On October 15, President Nazarbayev signed into law a series of amendments which expand the scope of the GOK's "preemptive rights" to cover the case of the sale of a company whose subsidiary conducts subsoil operations in Kazakhstan. The new amendments appear to have been tailor [...]
2005-10-21 09:13:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG CH EPET IN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3876KAZAKHSTAN: INFORMATION REQUEST ON BARRIERS TO
[...] The following information is provided in response to Reftel questions. Question 1(A) ------------ 2. By law, U.S. companies can purchase local oil companies. The January 2003 Law on Investments provides the legal framework for foreign investment in Kazakhstan, and does not differenti [...]
2005-10-26 21:01:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG EINV EPET KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3912KAZAKHSTAN: PRESIDENT'S SON-IN-LAW RESIGNS FROM
[...] (C) Summary. In a surprise move, President Nazarbayev's son-in-law, Timur Kulibayev, resigned on October 22 as First Vice-President of the state-owned oil and gas company, reportedly to pursue private business interests. Kulibayev's replacement is Aleksandr Pavlov, a former Deputy Prime Min [...]
2005-10-31 05:56:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET KZ POLITICAL
05ALMATY4047 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- Forecast Inflation Rate 2005 Not to Be Reconsidered -- Halyk Ba [...]
2005-11-10 09:24:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY4057KAZAKHSTAN ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been verified. The opinions expressed in this report, therefore, should not be interpreted by readers as conveying positions and/or policy of the U.S. Government. -- Aral Sea to be Filled With Water [...]
2005-11-14 02:25:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV ENRG EPET KZ
05ALMATY4105KAZAKHSTAN KCTS IGA UPDATE: ONE MORE NEGOTIATING
[...] (C) Summary: A GOK participant in the ongoing Azeri-Kazakhstani KCTS IGA negotiations told Econoff on November 15 that sufficient "edits" had accumulated during the GOK's ministerial review of the initialled IGA draft (reftel) to necessitate a "final" round of negotiations. The GOK and GOA h [...]
2005-11-18 04:34:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET KZ
05ALMATY4106KAZAKHSTAN: KMG LOOKING TO BUY INTO KARACHAGANAK
[...] (C) Summary. Two expatriate oil executives told Econoff (in confidence) on November 14 that state-owned oil and gas company KMG has opened discussions with KPO (Karachaganak Petroleum Operating Company) members about buying a share of the consortium. British Gas (BG) Business Planning Manager [...]
2005-11-18 04:59:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET KZ
05ALMATY4188KAZAKHSTAN ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been verified. The opinions expressed in this report, therefore, should not be interpreted by readers as conveying positions and/or policy of the U.S. Government. -- Aral Sea to be Filled With Water [...]
2005-11-28 05:00:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV ENRG EPET KZ
05ALMATY4256 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- Early Repayment of Foreign Loans in 2005 -- WTO Protocol with J [...]
2005-11-30 07:42:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY4264KAZAKHSTAN: TENGIZ CONSORTIUM SOLIDIFYING
[...] (C) Summary. Tengizchevroil (TCO) recently finalized a series of contracts which pave the way for the temporary export of up to 5 million tons of TCO oil per year, beginning in 2007, through the Georgian port of Batumi. This "Southern export route" is one means (along with rail transport of [...]
2005-12-01 05:25:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY4347KAZAKHSTAN ENVIRONMENT UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani press, and has not been verified. The opinions expressed in this report, therefore, should not be interpreted by readers as conveying positions and/or policy of the U.S. Government. -- Kazakhstan and China to Increase Cooper [...]
2005-12-09 02:06:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV ENRG EPET KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY4350KAZAKHSTAN ENVIRONMENT UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani press, and has not been verified. The opinions expressed in this report, therefore, should not be interpreted by readers as conveying positions and/or policy of the U.S. Government. -- Local Prosecutor Calls Tengizchevroil N [...]
2005-12-09 06:13:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV ENRG EPET KZ
05ALMATY4426 KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE
[...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- Republican Budget for 2006 Signed -- National Fund to be Modifi [...]
2005-12-16 11:40:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY953AMB ORDWAY MEETS WITH SHKOLNIK AND KULIBAYEV;
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Ordway met with Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Vladimir Shkolnik March 4 in Astana. They discussed developments in the negotiations between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan on the provision of Kazakhstani oil to the Baku-Tbilisi Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline, expansion of [...]
2005-03-11 08:11:00US Office AlmatyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET PREL PGOV KZ ECONOMIC
05AMMAN2295ECONOMIC REFORM PROGRAM ON TRACK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: While Jordan remains dependent on foreign aid, its economic reform program is making substantial progress that has continued, undiminished in scope and urgency, since its "graduation" from an IMF program in summer 2004. The GOJ has succeeded in limiting the growth of current exp [...]
2005-03-21 11:05:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALECON EAID EFIN KPRV EPET PGOV JO
05AMMAN2753FINANCE MINISTER REVIEWS STATUS OF OIL GRANTS
[...] (C) In a March 30 meeting with Charge, Finance Minister Mohammed Abu Hammour reviewed the likelihood of Jordan's receipt of oil grants in 2005. Abu Hammour noted that during the most recent visit by King Abdullah to Saudi Arabia in early March, the Saudis had promised to grant Jordan 25,000 ba [...]
2005-04-03 14:49:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEPET PREL EFIN SA KU JO TC
05AMMAN2970NEW FINANCE MINISTER REVIEWS PARLOUS STATE OF GOJ
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Newly appointed Jordanian Minister of Finance (and former Minister of Planning) Bassem Awadallah told Charge on April 12 that Jordan will likely face a $282-352 million shortfall as a result of higher-than-expected crude oil prices and lower-than-expected grant income. The Minist [...]
2005-04-12 14:16:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEAID EFIN PREL EPET KPRV JO
05AMMAN4780THE COMBUSTIBLE POLITICS OF FUEL SUBSIDIES IN
[...] (C) Proposed plans to end fuel subsidies have already elicited howls of protest throughout Jordan. Numerous MPs have confirmed that blocking an increase in fuel prices is one of the top concerns of their constituents, and the Islamic Action Front has made opposition to fuel price increases a [...]
2005-06-15 14:37:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPGOV EAID ECON EPET JO
05AMMAN5228FUEL PRICE INCREASES IN JORDAN ON THE HORIZON
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Royal Court Minister Marwan Muasher June 27 spoke briefly about lifting oil subsidies in remarks carried prominently in most of the Arabic-language dailies. It is only a matter of time before the first wave of oil and gas price hikes are announced and implemented. Muasher's re [...]
2005-06-29 14:33:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EFIN ECON JO
05AMMAN5451GOJ TO PARTIALLY ELIMINATE FUEL SUBSIDIES JULY 9
[...] (C) In Charge's initial courtesy call on recently appointed Finance Minister Adel al-Kodah on July 7, Minister Kodah stated that the Council of Ministers had finalized its decision to raise fuel product prices. In its first session, on July 5, the Cabinet had set July 9 as the date on which t [...]
2005-07-07 12:34:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EAID EFIN PGOV PREL JO
05AMMAN7283UNSCHEDULED FUEL PRICE HIKE IMMINENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Minister of Finance Adel Al-Kodah told Charge September 11 that the Government of Jordan (GOJ) would institute a second, unscheduled fuel price hike September 20, after consulting with the King on the subject the same day. The King had earlier explained to Charge that he was de [...]
2005-09-12 09:18:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PGOV EAID PREL JO
05AMMAN7561JORDANIAN FUEL PRICES HIKED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Government of Jordan announced fuel price hikes September 21 (Ref A),prompting widespread grumbling but no disorder. Gasoline price increases of 5% and diesel increases of 22% tracked exactly the proposal that the government has been considering for the past weeks. Fuel o [...]
2005-09-21 11:23:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PGOV EAID PREL JO
05AMMAN8027IRAQ SUNNI OUTREACH: AMBASSADOR KHALILZAD'S
[...] (C) Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad outlined the most recent revisions to the draft Constitution, including probable changes addressing Arab concerns over federalism, Iraq's Arab identity, and qualifications for citizenship, during an October 3 meeting in Amman with Jordan-based Iraqi bu [...]
2005-10-10 05:18:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EPET ENRG PINR IZ JO
05AMMAN9GOJ SAYS KUWAITI AND EMIRATI CASH GRANTS ALREADY
[...] (C) Finance Minister Abu Hammour, in a January 3 conversation, reconfirmed to Charge that Jordan's arrangement to receive 50,000 barrels per day in crude from Saudi Arabia is currently scheduled to conclude at the end of April 2005. Abu Hammour also confirmed that the Kuwaiti and Emirati pledg [...]
2005-01-03 11:30:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID EPET EFIN ENRG JO
05ANKARA1039TURKEY-U.S. ENERGY DIALOGUE POTENTIAL NEXT STEP
[...] SUMMARY: Turkey Energy Deputy Under Secretary Selahattin Cimen looks to DOE for an invitation and potential dates to send a Turkish team of officials and experts to the U.S. He said Turkey was interested in joining the Hydrogen partnership (IPHE). End Summary. Proposal to Send a Turkish T [...]
2005-02-25 15:59:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET TU
05ANKARA1040TURKEY: ENERGY CORRUPTION INVESTIGATION GOOD AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Reminiscent of the 2001 "White Energy Probe", Turkey has launched a new energy corruption investigation, casting its net first to 11 senior energy officals and business-people in the electricity and natural gas sectors, the investigation -- announced by Energy Minister Guler -- h [...]
2005-02-26 15:51:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET PGOV TU
05ANKARA1306TURKEY: BP TIES UP LOOSE ENDS WITH GOT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: BP has engaged in a recent flourish of outreach to Turkey. With the BTC consortium having agreed to cover cost over-runs in Turkey, BTC remains on track for first oil at Ceyhan at the end of September. BP and the GOT will then turn attention in Turkey to the Shah Deniz gas pi [...]
2005-03-10 14:27:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET TU
05ANKARA131TURKEY'S BTC PIPELINE AIMING AT FIRST OIL AT
[...] (SBU) Summary: According to the BTC Consortium's Turkey office, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline is 95 percent complete in Turkey. After testing and line fill, the first tanker will be loaded at Ceyhan port by September 2005. Given construction delays and problems with the subcon [...]
2005-01-10 13:59:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET TU
05ANKARA1665CEYHAN: ENERGY HUB OF TURKEY'S ENERGY CORRIDOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: While the newly white-washed BTC oil terminal at Ceyhan bustles with final construction activity in advance of hoped-for first oil in late 2005, the adjacent BOTAS oil terminal languishes for lack of oil from the pipeline from Iraq. Along with a new imported coal-fired power p [...]
2005-03-22 15:51:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV TU IZ
05ANKARA1992TURKEY PURSUES BTC SECURITY WITH NEIGHBORS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey is interested in moving forward on inter-governmental security arrangements in anticipation of the BTC pipeline going into operation later this year. It has been responsive to requests from BTC. Georgia remains the weak link in assuring timely and adequate preparations. [...]
2005-04-07 05:39:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET MARR MASS TU GG AZ BTC
05ANKARA1993TURKISH STRAITS - TANKERS AND BYPASSES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey is publicly and privately set on Samsun-Ceyhan as the winning prospective Bosphorus bypass, but next steps are elusive and ambiguous. All parties trumpet the success story of BTC -- as nominally the first Bosphorus bypass, expecting first tanker load at Ceyhan late autu [...]
2005-04-07 05:39:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET EWWT SENV TU
05ANKARA2008TURKEY PURSUES BTC SECURITY WITH NEIGHBORS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey is interested in moving forward on inter-governmental security arrangements in anticipation of the BTC pipeline going into operation later this year. It has been responsive to requests from BTC. Georgia remains the weak link in assuring timely and adequate preparations. [...]
2005-04-07 07:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET MARR MASS TU GG AZ BTC
05ANKARA2380BTC pipeline in Turkey still aiming for late
[...] (SBU) Summary: While working to deliver the Baku- Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline in Turkey has pushed Turkey's state pipeline company BOTAS to operate much closer to international standards, it has encountered great difficulty managing the variety of sub-contracts on the job. BOTAS has had to seque [...]
2005-04-27 12:02:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG PHUM TU BTC
05ANKARA247TURKEY'S THRACE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND BOSPHORUS BYPASS - ADVOCACY QUESTION
[...] (SBU) Thrace Development Company (TDC) Chairman Howard Lowe called on Ambassador December 8 to update us on TDC's proposed oil pipeline project that would be an alternative "bypass" route across Turkish Thrace for oil exported from the Black Sea that currently passes by tanker through the Tur [...]
2005-01-15 15:29:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET BEXP TU KZ
05ANKARA2527TURKEY REQUESTS INFORMATION ON USG FUEL DELIVERIES
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 3. 2. (SBU) Embassy received a diplomatic note May 3 requesting information on U.S. purchases of refined products in Turkey for delivery to Iraq during the period May 2003 through April 2005. Para 4 contains text of diplomatic note. The informat [...]
2005-05-03 14:56:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EPET ETRD IZ PREL TU
05ANKARA2606BTC PIPELINE IN TURKEY STILL AIMING FOR LATE 2005
[...] (SBU) Summary: While working to deliver the Baku-Tbilisi- Ceyhan pipeline in Turkey has pushed Turkey's state pipeline company BOTAS to operate much closer to international standards, it has encountered great difficulty managing the variety of sub-contracts on the job. BOTAS has had to seque [...]
2005-05-06 08:18:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG PHUM TU BTC
05ANKARA269 Turkey State Refinery Company TUPRAS
[...] Summary: Following failure of an initial effort in 2004, the Government of Turkey plans to re-announce tenders (this time) for 51% of the state refinery company TUPRAS at the beginning of April 2005. Turkish officials are eager for U.S. participation. End Summary. 2. TUPRAS dominates th [...]
2005-01-18 07:55:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV KTDB TU
05ANKARA2803TURKISH MFA ON EU, IRAQ, BTC, AND BYPASSES
[...] (SBU) Summary: A Turkish MFA official expressed concerns about continued lack of oil flow in the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, but optimism about potential for providing additional Turkish electricity to Iraq. He explained that the GOT was unable to initial the draft of the EU's Energy Community Tr [...]
2005-05-17 12:45:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETRD IZ TU
05ANKARA3171TURKEY CONTINUES TO PURSUE BTC SECURITY WITH
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite the recent "First Oil" celebration in Baku, BTC intergovernmental security coordination arrangements are still not complete. Georgia remains the biggest area of concern. Turkey has expressed willingness to facilitate training assistance, but says it has not received a [...]
2005-06-07 10:18:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET MARR MASS TU GG AZ
05ANKARA3180TURKS COMPLAIN SOMO STIFFING TURKISH OIL COMPANIES
[...] (C) Summary: Turkey's Coordinator for Iraq Reconstruction, Ambassador Koray Targay, says the Iraqi Central Bank has stopped making payments to the 16 Turkish energy companies providing refined products to SOMO because of a lack of cash. The MFA fears that the over $800 million in arrears th [...]
2005-06-07 13:49:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEFIN PREL EPET IZ TU
05ANKARA323TURKEY: BOSPHORUS BYPASS VOLUNTARY PRINCIPLES AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Turkish government still seeks to pursue its proposed "Voluntary Principles on the Turkish Straits" as a way to engage all stakeholders in seeking a solution to the risks of growing tanker congestion. The GOT is interested in U.S. comments and support for this proposal, as [...]
2005-01-18 14:35:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG TU
05ANKARA3258TURKEY'S TUPRAS REFINERY COMPANY PRIVATIZATION -
[...] (U) Summary: There is significant foreign and domestic interest in the privatization of Turkish state refinery company (TUPRAS),reportedly including a U.S. company. The petroleum labor union, which successfully battled the last tender attempt (to Russian Tatneft),is gearing up a public camp [...]
2005-06-09 13:46:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EPET EFIN TU
05ANKARA3263TURKEY HOPES FOR INCREASED EXPORT OF ELECTRICITY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Working to build on agreements between the Iraqi and Turkish Governments to increase electricity exports from Turkey to Iraq from current 150 MW to as much as 1200 MW (reftels),Turkish Company Kartet/Karadeniz is eager to fulfill this opportunity, but many obstacles remain: Tu [...]
2005-06-09 14:46:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETRD IZ TU
05ANKARA3387UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT YUSHCHENKO VISITS TURKEY
[...] (C) Summary: President Yushchenko's June 6-8 visit to Turkey, his first since becoming President, focused mainly on commercial issues. The two sides signed six agreements, including on energy, transport, and combating crime. Although Turkey claims to support Ukraine's EU and NATO aspiration [...]
2005-06-14 14:46:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET ENRG ECON TU UP
05ANKARA3499READOUT OF TURKISH MFA U/S TUYGAN'S MEETING IN
[...] (C) Summary: MFA Iran Department Head Ulku (who did not go on the trip) asserts U/S Tuygan delivered a "crystal clear" message on Iran's nuclear program and the need to cooperate with the EU-3 and IAEA to DFM Aminzadeh June 11 but admitted Tuygan cloaked his message in diplomatic niceties. Wi [...]
2005-06-20 15:17:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PTER EPET ECON TU IR
05ANKARA404TURKEY-U.S. BILATERAL ENERGY DIALOGUE - KEEPING IT
[...] (SBU) The new GOT MFA DDG for Energy and Water, Mithat Rende, gave EconCounselor MFA's reaction to a meeting in Washington between the new DOE A/S for International Affairs Karen Harbert and GOT Ambassador Logoglu. According to the MFA's report, the meeting was also attended by DAS John Brod [...]
2005-01-26 11:38:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ECON TU
05ANKARA4288TURKEY'S ELECTRICITY EXPORTS TO IRAQ - REGULATORY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The U.S., Turkish, and Iraqi Governments share the goal of increasing exports from Turkey to Iraq. Turkey's Kartet Company currently exports 200 MW and seeks to increase in two steps: 1) to 350 MW, generally using existing capacity, and 2) to 1200 MW, asserting that it has the s [...]
2005-07-26 13:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETRD IZ TU
05ANKARA4366FUEL SUPPLY CHAIN INTO IRAQ BACKED UP; RISK OF
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-28 04:52:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ETRD MOPS PREL TU IZ
05ANKARA4367FUEL SUPPLY CHAIN INTO IRAQ BACKED UP; RISK OF
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-28 04:52:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ETRD MOPS PREL TU IZ
05ANKARA4609TURKEY AND IRAQ DEADLOCKED ON SECOND BORDER
[...] (C) Summary: With reports of increasingly tight fuel supplies in Iraq, the Charge called the MFA Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Affairs and wrote to the GOT to urge SIPDIS whatever action can be taken by Turkish customs to maximize throughput at Habur Gate. Separately, an MFA official [...]
2005-08-05 17:03:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALECIN EPET ETRD PREL IZ TU
05ANKARA47TURKEY AND IRAQ DISCUSS STEPS TO IMPROVE TRUCKER
[...] (C) Summary: Iraqi and Turkish delegations met in Ankara December 29-30 to discuss implementation of agreements reached at the November 30 trilateral (U.S.-Iraq-Turkey) trucker security meeting. The Iraqis proposed a more eastern route for Turkish truckers driving from Zakho to Baghdad and [...]
2005-01-05 05:33:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET ETRD IZ PREL TU
05ANKARA4880TURKEY WORKING TO EXPEDITE FUEL EXPORT TO IRAQ,
[...] (C) Summary: The GOT seems to be doing its best to maximize truck traffic at Habur Gate, but shipping flow through the gate will remain an on-going problem for a variety of reasons, particularly because the single gate will remain a bottleneck and because civilian and military needs in Iraq a [...]
2005-08-19 13:40:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALECIN EPET ETRD PREL IZ TU
05ANKARA5080DAS BRYZA MEETING WITH TURKEY ENERGY
[...] (SBU) Summary. DAS Bryza and Turkey's senior energy bureaucrat agreed that the imminent completion of the BTC pipeline set the stage for new areas of bilateral energy cooperation, including on Turkish Straits "bypass" pipelines, supplying gas to southern and southeastern Europe, and U.S. inv [...]
2005-08-31 15:03:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV TU GG IZ AZ BTC
05ANKARA5168TURKEY AND POTENTIAL GAS TO GEORGIA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-06 06:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG ETRD TU GG AZ
05ANKARA5172TURKEY VIEW ON BTC SECURITY AND CEYHAN INAUGURATION
[...] (SBU) BTC Inauguration at Ceyhan: MFA DDG Energy Mithat Rende told Econ Counselor on September 2 that the GOT expected the BTC first oil tanker loading at Ceyhan to be scheduled for either mid December or March. He said that BP's current forecast for BTC completion estimated end of December [...]
2005-09-06 09:06:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG PREL TU GG AZ BTC
05ANKARA5298 TURKISH STRAITS BYPASS - SLOW BUT SURE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: While Turkish government officials continue to assert that Samsun-Ceyhan is the best route for a "Bosphorus bypass" pipeline, regional energy company reps say a commercial consensus is forming around Burgos-Alexandropolos, with Samsun-Ceyhan a possible second bypass, particular [...]
2005-09-12 11:06:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV TU
05ANKARA5299 TURKEY'S RESPONSE TO ENERGY SUPPLY DISRUPTION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey confirmed its participation in the IEA coordinated emergency response stock release related to the Katrina energy supply disruption. Turkey released refined products from state refiner TUPRAS. End Summary. 2. (SBU) In a September 2 meeting with Econ Counselor, GOT [...]
2005-09-12 11:11:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG ECON TU
05ANKARA5310TURKEY'S ELECTRICITY EXPORTS TO IRAQ - GOOD NEWS;
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey's Kartet Company gained GOT regulatory approval for increasing its exports to Iraq to 300 MW from current 200 MW, but for a limited and indefinite period, in favor of aiming for a competitive tender for allocation of transmission capacity for the longer term or for a lar [...]
2005-09-13 08:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETRD TU IZ OPIC
05ANKARA5352TURKEY'S REFINERY PRIVATIZATION: ANOTHER CROWN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Turkey's Privatization Authority seems to have taken another important step forward, with a Koc Holding - Shell consortium committing to pay a higher-than- expected $4.14 billion for a 51 percent stake in TUPRAS, Turkey's state-owned monopoly refiner. Given past court rulings a [...]
2005-09-14 14:15:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV KTDB TU
05ANKARA5533 TURKEY AND BTC: WAITING FOR OIL AT THE GEORGIAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Turkey and Georgia are competing to see which will be the limiting bottleneck for first oil in the BTC pipeline, each side pointing vigorously at the other. As the contest will have contractual ramifications for settling construction delays and cost overruns, it has led to som [...]
2005-09-23 13:12:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG PHUM EINV TU BTC
05ANKARA566TURKEY ENERGY: BTC, GAS, AND LIBERALIZATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: According to the Energy UnderSecretary, Turkey continues to make progress on liberalizing its electricity and gas sectors, but there are still details to be filled in on the underlying legislation and action plan for privatization. He said Russia is welcome to compete for priv [...]
2005-02-01 12:12:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET TU
05ANKARA6231SOMO ARREARS TO TURKEY AND FUEL SHORTFALL TO IRAQ
[...] (SBU) MFA informed EconOff on October 13 that SOMO arrears (45 days past product delivery) to Turkish fuel suppliers had grown to $750 million and urged the USG to make demarches in Iraq to alleviate this growing problem (Ref A). According to the MFA, SOMO recently annulled 22 of 36 contracts [...]
2005-10-13 14:59:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EPET PREL TU IZ
05ANKARA6310 TURKEY-ISRAEL: NORTH-SOUTH ENERGY AND WATER LINKS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Turkey and Israel announced ambitious plans for energy and water links, building on earlier announcements from both countries with Russia. This North- South energy corridor is intended to complement, not compete with, the East-West Energy Corridor. For Turkey, it is important [...]
2005-10-18 13:40:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV TU IS RU
05ANKARA6468TURKEY: SOMO ARREARS APPROACH BREAKING POINT
[...] (SBU) Angry Suppliers: MFA informed EconOff on October 26 that SOMO arrears (45 days past product delivery) to Turkish fuel suppliers had grown to almost $900 million (out of accounts receivable of about $1 billion). Both the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK - representing Turkish supp [...]
2005-10-27 11:44:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EPET PREL IZ
05ANKARA6593Turkey's Policies Moderate Impact of High Oil
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-08 14:43:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EPET ECON TU
05ANKARA6769TURKEY'S SAMSUN-CEYHAN OIL PIPELINE - BIG STEP
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey's long-standing preference for Samsun-Ceyhan as a Bosphorus bypass oil pipeline has moved a big step closer to fruition with the announcement that Italian oil firm ENI will collaborate with Turkish firm Calik Enerji to develop the project. While still far from a done d [...]
2005-11-17 13:30:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EINV TU RU BTC
05ANKARA6770TURKEY COMMITTED TO SE EUROPE ENERGY PROCESS, BUT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Turkey insists that it will continue to participate in the SE Europe energy integration process, but will not sign the Brussels treaty (recent ceremony in Brussels),because they will not foreclose on the option to negotiate longer transition time-frames to achieve energy and e [...]
2005-11-17 13:30:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV TU
05ANKARA6952TURKEY-IRAQ HABUR GATE - WHERE TO GO FROM HERE?
[...] (C) Summary. Geographical and political realities make Turkey the only neighbor of Iraq with the potential to meet Iraq's growing civilian and military needs for imported fossil fuels and consumer goods. While there are certain short and medium term fixes that can increase the capacity of [...]
2005-11-25 13:39:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALEPET PREL ETRD TU IZ
05ANKARA703TURKEY: BP SAYS TNK-BP LOOKING AT BULGARIA-GREECE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: According to Turkey's BP rep, TNK-BP and other Russian companies are taking a serious look at the proposed Burgas-Alexandropolos Bosphorus bypass oil pipeline. The company is concerned that Turkey might misunderstand BP's role, which was the result of heavy pressure on TNK-BP [...]
2005-02-07 14:35:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG TU
05ANKARA7067BTC OIL REACHES TURKEY - CEYHAN IN SPRING 2006
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: BTC first oil crossed the Turkish border from Georgia on November 17. First tanker loading at Ceyhan is expected in spring 2006, which is also the expected timing for a first oil inauguration ceremony. BTC has addressed complaints filed in the formal OECD investment complaint [...]
2005-12-01 15:45:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG PHUM EINV TU BTC
05ANKARA7078TURKEY-RUSSIA-ITALY: BLUE STREAM FANFARE AND ADO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite Turkey's hopes to spin the official opening of the Blue Stream natural gas pipeline (under the Black Sea from Russia; constructed by Italian firm ENI) into tangible support for other energy corridor/hub dreams, the leaders departed Turkey without further concrete commit [...]
2005-12-02 08:22:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EWWT SENV TU IT RU
05ANKARA7214DEPUTY IRAQ COORDINATOR DEUTSCH'S CONSULTATIONS IN
[...] (S) In December 1-2 meetings with Turkish Prime Ministry advisor Davutoglu and senior MFA officials, Deputy Senior Advisor and Deputy Iraq Coordinator Robert Deutsch discussed the U.S. National Strategy for Victory in Iraq and the PRT concept, encouraged the Turks to consider contributing obs [...]
2005-12-08 15:30:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL ENRG EPET IZ IR TU
05ANKARA7236TURKEY-IRAQ: WAY FORWARD ON SUSTAINMENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Post and EUCOM/DESC are prepared to work with Turkish authorities to explore short/medium term options that could improve predictability and consistency of fuel product flow across the border. These include staging sustainment trucks on the Turkish side of the border before th [...]
2005-12-09 13:43:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG PREL TU IZ
05ANKARA7342 TURKEY FUMBLES BOTAS GAS CONTRACT TRANSFER
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a complicated tale of intrigue and ineptitude, an apparent effort by the Turkish state-owned pipelines company BOTAS to demonstrate that the 2001 law requiring transfer of import contracts to the private sector was unworkable blew up in the company's face as the press level [...]
2005-12-15 08:52:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EINV EPET TU
05ANKARA7399TURKEY RECEIVES PARTIAL PAYMENT FROM SOMO
[...] (SBU) MFA confirms that on December 14 SOMO made a partial payment of $150 million on its arrears to its Turkish fuel suppliers. Before the payment, arrears (amounts more than 45 days past due) exceeded $600 million out of total debt of over $800 million. With this one-quarter payment SOMO [...]
2005-12-16 15:44:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET PREL EFIN TU IZ
05ASUNCION681PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 14-20
[...] (U) Summary: ------------------ -- Paraguay to import Venezuelan oil? -- Paraguay establishes relations with Bahrain -- Paraguay to repatriate 29 women from Argentina -- Additional drug busts in Paraguay Paraguay to import Venezuelan oil? ---------------------------------- 2. (U) On Ma [...]
2005-05-20 15:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR SNAR ETRD EPET KCRM VE PA GTIP
05ASUNCION841MERCOSUR SUMMIT: LONG ON RHETORIC, SHORT ON
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-30 18:12:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM ECIN EFIN EPET ETRD KIPR CU PA KICC VZ
05ATHENS1379ATHENS ENERGY AND RESOURCES REPORTING CONTACTS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-19 11:49:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EMIN ENRG GR
05ATHENS3264GREEKS SEEK ROLE IN TRANSIT OF CASPIAN ENERGY TO
[...] (C) Summary: In recent years, Greece has been quietly moving towards greater energy integration with its regional neighbors, playing on its membership in both NATO and the EU, its economic leadership in the Balkans, and its strategic location between Caspian energy sources and Western European [...]
2005-12-29 14:03:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET GR
05ATHENS587AMBASSADOR'S FEBRUARY 28 CALL ON DFM STYLIANIDIS:
[...] (C) SUMMARY: DFM Evripidis Stylianidis, at a February 28 meeting with Ambassador, pitched the proposed Burgas-Alexandroupolis pipeline as a cheap and safe way to ship Russian oil to Western Europe and beyond. Ambassador raised the stalled Greece-Albania child repatriation agreement as an i [...]
2005-03-01 16:05:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EPET ENRG EWWT PHUM GR TU BU RS AMB
05ATHENS849A SNAPSHOT OF THE GREEK ENERGY SECTOR:
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Ambassador Ries met with the Chairman of the Public Gas Corporation (DEPA) on March 21, and the CEO and Chairman of Hellenic Petroleum (HP) on March 22. DEPA is undergoing capital restructuring while the GoG has already gradually sold its shares of HP. DEPA is part of a joint [...]
2005-03-28 11:49:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG EPET GR AMB
05BAGHDAD2381IRAQ - INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY UPDATE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During the fifth meeting of the National Energy Committee (NEC),DPM Chalabi discussed his recent visit to the Al-Fatah crossing, expressing dissatisfaction with its current security. He instructed the Ministry of Defense to immediately develop an effective security plan for the [...]
2005-06-03 07:22:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEAGR ECON EFIN ENRG EPET IZ MASS MOPS PGOV PREL
05BAGHDAD2454THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MAY 19 MEETING WITH IRAQI
[...] (U) PARTICIPANTS: U.S. ---- DEPUTY SECRETARY ZOELLICK CHARGE D'AFFAIRES JAMES JEFFREY DCM DAVID SATTERFIELD AMBASSADOR JONES CHRISTINE DAVIES ROBERT WALLER ADAM ERELI SCOTT CARPENTER IRAQ ---- DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AHMED CHALABI 2. (S/NF) SUMMARY: In a May 19 meeting with the D [...]
2005-06-09 17:53:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PINS ECON EPET EAGR KDEM KISL IZ
05BAGHDAD2517IRAQIS EXPECT NORTHERN OIL PRODUCTION TO INCREASE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Production capacity in the Northern Oil Company (NOC) fields will increase from 450,000 bpd to 768,000 bpd by Dec 31, 2005 when NOC well workovers are completed, according to the Director General (DG) of the Northern Oil Company. The constriction on oil exports will be the capac [...]
2005-06-15 09:35:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON EFIN ENRG IZ MASS MOPS
05BAGHDAD2593IRAQ INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY: MOD PLAN NOT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On June 16 Iraq's National Energy Committee (NEC) sent the Iraqi Army back to the drawing boards on its proposed infrastructure security plan, stating that the plan presented was too costly and inconsistent with guidance the NEC has provided in its recent meetings. The NEC remains [...]
2005-06-18 14:06:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEAGR ECON EFIN ENRG EPET IZ MASS MOPS PGOV PREL
05BAGHDAD2790IRAQ INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY: MOD PLAN UPDATE TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Iraq's National Energy Committee (NEC) reviewed the Ministry of Defense's (MOD) most recent plan for northern oil pipeline and infrastructure security during its 10th meeting on June 27. DPM Chalabi and other NEC members were frustrated with MOD's failure to produce what they con [...]
2005-07-01 07:04:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET MASS MOPS EFIN EAGR PREL PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD2805TNA MEMBER QASIM DAOUD ON CONSTITUTION, SISTANI,
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Prominent Shia political figure, parliamentarian and Assembly constitutional committee member Qasim Daoud said 30 June the committee has been reluctant to confront sensitive issues such as Kirkuk, federalism, and Arab identity. Daoud supported the TAL language for Arab identity [...]
2005-07-03 07:17:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL KDEM EPET IZ
05BAGHDAD2845IRAQI OIL MINISTER ON CURRENT OIL ISSUES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Iraq's Minister of Oil agreed to attend the JCRED in Amman, but formally protested the location, stating it should have been held in Iraq. He is deeply interested in USG perspectives on how to shape the oil sector in Iraq, and looks forward to launching a continuing partnership wi [...]
2005-07-07 09:14:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET MASS MOPS EFIN EAGR PREL PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD2952FM ZEBARI AND CHARGE DISCUSS ELECTORAL DISTRICTS,
[...] (C) Summary. Foreign Minister Zebari told Charge Satterfield on July 11 that Kurdish leaders favor a single national electoral district, but he does not think this position is unmovable. Charge emphasized that the USG favors an outcome in which natural resources belong to the national govern [...]
2005-07-15 08:50:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EPET KDEM IZ
05BAGHDAD2990DEPUTY SECRETARY DISCUSSES INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Chalabi told the Deputy Secretary on July 12 that Iraq has exported for the first time in recent months oil from the Northern pipeline to Turkey. He expects a sustainable increase to 240,000 b/d in the northern oil fields. An electric power cri [...]
2005-07-19 10:20:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EPET ECON KCOR IZ OVIP KCRS
05BAGHDAD3037FURTHER ON RUSSIAN COMPANIES IN IRAQ
[...] (C) Embassy Baghdad read with great interest Embassy Moscow's two excellent cables on Russian companies in Iraq and on how Russia is coming to terms with the new Iraq (REFTELS),and wanted to add that at least one Russian company is reaching out to the U.S. in Baghdad in an attempt to generat [...]
2005-07-21 15:36:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EPET RS IZ
05BAGHDAD3103IRAQ INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY: FIRST REAL PROGRESS
[...] SUMMARY: (C) On July 4, the Deputy Commander of the Iraqi Armed forces briefed the NEC on a new plan for the defense of the oil infrastructure in the vicinity of Kirkuk-Bayji, including the Al-Fathah Crossing. The key elements were the planned commitment of two battalions of the Iraqi Army t [...]
2005-07-27 03:25:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET MASS MOPS EFIN EAGR PREL PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD3111IRAQI DPM CHALABI SUPPORTS OUTREACH TO SUNNIS,
[...] (C) Summary. Deputy Prime Minister Chalabi says he supports outreach to the mass of the Sunni population, claims to desire Sunni inclusion in the political process and feels this will reduce tension in Iraq. There is now a plan before the Cabinet, he said, to provide pensions to senior former [...]
2005-07-27 13:08:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPINS PHUM PGOV KDEM EPET EINV IZ
05BAGHDAD3162PROGRESS REPORT ON KEY INITIATIVES, JULY 28, 2005
[...] (C) Following is Embassy Baghdad's latest update on the status of Key Initiatives. See reftels for prior updates. ------------------- ELECTRICITY AND OIL ------------------- 2. (C) Status: -- Generation: Iraq Electricity - During the reporting period, the last 7-day average peak gene [...]
2005-07-31 12:58:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEAID ELTN ENRG EPET PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD3427IRAQ NATIONAL ENERGY COUNCIL REVIEWS ENERGY
[...] SUMMARY: (SBU) On August 16, the National Energy Council met to update DPM Chalabi on energy production and infrastructure security actions in Iraq. Ministry of Electricity reported an average electric power production rate of 4300 MW/hr with a high total of 4760 MW/hr, and a daily total of [...]
2005-08-20 15:10:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEFIN ENRG EPET IZ MASS MOPS PGOV PREL
05BAGHDAD3453MINISTER OF FINANCE ON GOI 2006 BUDGET AND 2005
[...] (C) Summary. On August 21, Finance Minister Allawi told us how he plans to structure the GOI 2006 budget and address food and fuel price subsidies within that budget. Allawi has withdrawn his request for a 2005 supplemental, and will use emergency funding to meet 2005 spending needs. He plans t [...]
2005-08-23 21:41:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEFIN EPET PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD3500PROGRESS REPORT ON KEY INITIATIVES FOR THE
[...] (C) Following is Embassy Baghdad's latest update on the status of Key Initiatives. See reftels for prior updates. ------------------ ELECTRICITY UPDATE ------------------ 2. (C/NF) Status: -- Generation: Iraq Electricity - During the reporting period, the average peak generation for [...]
2005-08-28 19:36:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEAID ELTN ENRG EPET PREL IZ KCRS
05BAGHDAD3550FUEL SHORTAGE REACHES BAGHDAD, ITG TAKES ACTION
[...] (C) Summary: A series of events culminating in the August 24 suspension of fuel shipments from Turkey to Iraq, due to the State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO)'s unpaid debt to Turkish firms, has caused a serious fuel shortage in northern Iraq that is cascading into Baghdad and points south. A [...]
2005-08-30 18:33:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEFIN EPET ENRG ETRD PGOV TU IZ ECON
05BAGHDAD3562 JCRED REVIEWS IRAQ ENERGY ISSUES
[...] (SBU) U.S. and Iraqi delegations discussed Iraq energy issues in Amman during an energy bilateral on July 10, and during the Joint Commission on Reconstruction and Economic Development (JCRED) on July 11. The Ministry of Oil plans to expand oil production to 2.5 million barrels/day by year [...]
2005-08-31 14:49:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON ENRG EPET SOCI IZ
05BAGHDAD3584GOI RECOMMENDS BAGHDAD FUEL RATIONING,
[...] (C) Summary: An August 28 emergency session of the National Energy Council (NEC) addressed the critical fuel shortage in Iraq. The NEC recommended fuel rationing in Baghdad and, to increase security for critical oil and Electric power infrastructure, augmenting the Strategic Infrastructure B [...]
2005-09-02 06:06:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EFIN MOPS MARR PGOV PTER IZ BAGHDAD
05BAGHDAD3694CHALABI EMANDS MORE BANG FOR THE BUCK FROM SIBS
[...] (C) Summary: At the September 4 meeting of the National Energy Council (NEC),Deputy Pri- Minister Ahmad Chalabi castigated Iraqi Army Chief of Staff Abadi for the poor performance of the Strategic Infrastructure BattQUions (SIBs) in protecting vital power and pipelines. C0Jlabi stressed the [...]
2005-09-08 16:38:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALENRG MOPS MARR PINR PGOV PTER EPET IZ
05BAGHDAD3842NEC CONCERNED ABOUT LACK OF NORTHERN OIL EXPORTS
[...] (C) Summary: On September 8 the National Energy Council (NEC) approved Phases II and III of the Strategic Infrastructure Battalion (SIB) program, and agreed to pick up sustainment costs of the current four SIBs and the expense for seven more SIBs and a brigade headquarters. Minister of Financ [...]
2005-09-17 15:14:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET MARR MOPS PGOV PINR PREL PTER KCOR KCRM IZ
05BAGHDAD3876THE IRAQI BUDGET DILEMMA - TOUGH CHOICES
[...] (C) Summary: Iraq faces hard choices on its budget, with difficult policy considerations for the USG. Iraqi ability to meet expenditure needs for normal functions, reconstruction, and security are severely constrained. Funding estimates for security needs have risen substantially, with "high [...]
2005-09-19 15:28:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALEFIN ECON ENRG EPET MOPS MARR PGOV PINR IZ
05BAGHDAD3907IRAQI INFRASTRUCUTURE SNAPSHOT - SEPT. 21, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-22 02:28:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETECON ENRG EPET MCAP MOPS PGOV PINR PTER PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD3939OIL MINISTER QUIETLY TAKING STEPS ON FUEL PRICES,
[...] (C) Summary: Minister of Oil Ibrahim Bahr al-'Ulum told the Embassy September 21 that there is no ministerial support for fuel price reform prior to the December elections, but "quieter" efforts are underway to "condition" the Iraqi public to new prices. These include sale of fuel for private [...]
2005-09-23 10:06:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET KCRM MOPS MARR PGOV PINR PINS PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD3988DRAFT LAW LIBERALIZING FUEL IMPORTS AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: Post has obtained a draft of a proposed GOI law to liberalize the import and distribution of refined fuel products (text in para 4). If adopted and implemented, the draft law will END the State Oil Marketing Company's monopoly on fuel imports. The law is ambiguous, however, as [...]
2005-09-26 16:47:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON EPET ETRD PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD3989FUEL PRICES TO RISE COUNTRYWIDE
[...] (C) Summary: Director General of the Oil Products Distribution Company Zuhayr Shakir said September 23 that the $.08/gallon price rise for regular octane fuel that went into effect in Baghdad September 17 will be extended countrywide in October. Zuhayr's company is formally part of the Minis [...]
2005-09-27 02:27:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD4008LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY DISAPPOINTS ENERGY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 22, the Ministers of Oil, Water Resources, and Electricity reported to the National Energy Council (NEC) an increase in attacks against electrical power generation and distribution systems as well as export pipelines. Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Chalabi and the minis [...]
2005-09-27 12:36:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET EFIN MOPS MARR PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD4035DPM AL-JABBURI VISIT TO THE U.S.: IRAN/IRAQ ENERGY
[...] (C) Summary and Action Request: Deputy Prime Minister Abd Mutlak al-Jabburi intends to visit the US in early October to discuss the Iraqi Constitution, human rights, security, and economic projects, particularly the Iraq-Iran oil pipeline proposal. Post requests guidance on potential ILSA inf [...]
2005-09-29 15:13:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET ETRD PGOV IR IZ
05BAGHDAD4040OIL WORKERS UNDER THREAT; MORE "UNOFFICIAL" FUEL
[...] (S) Summary: Director General of the Oil Products Distribution Company at the Ministry of Oil Zuhayr Shakir (strictly protect) told us September 27 that he intends to institute further modest increases in fuel prices for both consumers and state-owned enterprises (SOEs). He believes that he [...]
2005-09-29 18:42:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETECON ENRG EPET KCOR KCRM PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD4084 JCRED - PROGRESS REPORT
[...] (SBU) Summary. Significant progress has been made with Iraq in many economic policy areas since the July 10- 11 Joint Commission on Reconstruction and Economic Development (JCRED) in Amman, Jordan. The Iraqis have moved toward the approval of their 2006 budget and beginning negotiations on a [...]
2005-10-03 12:50:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR EAID EFIN EINV EPET KBCT IZ ENRG ETRD
05BAGHDAD4230MGIZ02: POWER DISRUPTION, FUEL IMPORT SHORTAGES
[...] (C) Summary: On the eve of the Constitutional referendum, Iraqis face an almost general electricity blackout, another round of fuel shortages, and a major pipeline breach at the critical al-Fatah Crossing in the north. A decision to amply supply Baghdad with fuel at this time has produced sho [...]
2005-10-14 17:59:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET MOPS MARR PGOV PINS PREL TU IZ
05BAGHDAD4231SOMO ARREARS MOUNTING, FUEL IMPORTS INTERRUPTED
[...] (C) Summary: Fuel imports from Turkey have been reduced due to canceled contracts, allegations of corruption, and Iraqi arrears to Turkish suppliers. State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) officials said October 6 that their outstanding debt to Turkish firms (reftels/emails) was $25 million [...]
2005-10-14 18:27:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET PGOV PREL TU IZ
05BAGHDAD4241MGIZ02: STATUS OF OIL PRODUCTION/REFINING CAPACITY
[...] (C) As of 1230 hours October 15, officials at the Ministry of Oil reported that the October 14 blackout (reftel) has had limited effect on Iraq's oil production. The October 12 explosion at the al-Fatah Crossing had already interrupted refining at Bayji, although refining has since resumed. [...]
2005-10-15 16:30:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET MOPS MARR PGOV PINS IZ
05BAGHDAD4322OIL MINISTRY OFFICIAL SAYS IRAQ WILL PAY ARREARS
[...] (C) Summary: Senior Advisor to the Minister of Oil Abdul Sahib al-Qutub said that he was working with the Ministry of Finance to organize payment o/a October 19 of some $450 million in arrears to Turkish firms for fuel imports. Ministry of Oil officials blamed the poor security situation in t [...]
2005-10-19 19:04:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET MOPS MARR PGOV PREL TU IZ
05BAGHDAD4335IRAQ FUEL PRICES - A SNAPSHOT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Black market prices are far outstripping the modest GOI efforts at price reform. "Unofficial" price rises for gasoline begun in September (Ref B) have spread to Basrah, Kirkuk and Mosul. END SUMMARY. ------------------- BLACK-MARKET PRICES ------------------- 2. (SBU) [...]
2005-10-20 14:04:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG ECON EFIN KCOR PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD4345IRAQ'S FUEL SITUATION WORSENS UNDER IMPACT OF
[...] (S) Summary: National power blackouts and repeated interdictions of crude oil and product supply lines to and from major refineries have reduced Iraq's domestic fuel production, and increased its reliance on imported fuel. Stores of gasoline are low (critically in the north) and dropping, as [...]
2005-10-21 18:11:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETECON ENRG EFIN ETRD EPET MOPS MARR PGOV PREL TU IZ
05BAGHDAD4356NATIONAL ENERGY COUNCIL REVIEWS ENERGY CRISIS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The National Energy Council October 20 reviewed the increasing attacks against energy infrastructure and tactics used in response resulting in Iraq,s current energy shortages. An increase in the effectiveness of attacks in the north has cut off the electricity flow to Baghdad and [...]
2005-10-23 08:49:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETENRG EPET EFIN ECON MOPS PGOV PREL TU IZ
05BAGHDAD4449IRAQI ENERGY COUNCIL IN DISARRAY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The National Energy Council (NEC) assessed the energy infrastructure siege of Baghdad October 27. Attacks against infrastructure in the North have cut off the oil flow to Baghdad and Turkey, reducing fuel supplies in parts of Iraq to critically low levels. Deputy Prime Minister C [...]
2005-10-30 15:16:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNENRG EPET EFIN ECON MASS MOPS PGOV PREL IZ TU
05BAGHDAD4453SOMO ARREARS -- CHECK REALLY IN THE MAIL
[...] (SBU) Ministry of Oil Director General for Finance Radwan al-Sa'adi updated Emboffs October 30 on the status of Iraq's payment of some $900 billion in arrears to Turkish fuel exporters. According to Radwan, the Ministries of Finance and Planning have both signed off on the release of $500 mi [...]
2005-10-31 06:15:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET PGOV PREL TU IZ
05BAGHDAD4466IRAQI FUEL PRICES RISES -- FACT AND FICTION
[...] (C) Summary: Attention by the IMF to fuel price increases as one of several criteria for the Standby Arrangement with the IMF suggests that an explanation of the real fuel price situation might be useful. First, the Council of Ministers (CoM) decision of October 6 raising fuel prices effectiv [...]
2005-10-31 19:26:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET EFIN PGOV PREL IZ
05BAGHDAD4506ACTIONS TO ASSURE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INTEGRITY
[...] (C/REL MCNI/IRAQ) SUMMARY: Failures of Iraq's critical energy infrastructure have reached unprecedented levels which are seriously hindering the Iraqi Transitional Government's (ITG) ability to raise desperately needed revenues and to deliver basic services such as electricity, fuel, and wate [...]
2005-11-03 03:30:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALASEC ECON ENRG EPET ETRD EWWT KCOR KCRM KHLS MCAP MOPS PGOV PINR PTER NATO
05BAGHDAD4798COPING WITH LIFE AND SHORTAGES IN IRAQ
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Iraq's current economic conditions are adverse for many. While emigration, whether permanent or temporary, is available to a relatively small number, ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE INDICATES those who leave are often among Iraq's best and brightest. Average families have developed a compl [...]
2005-12-01 11:44:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ECON ELAB ENRG EPET SMIG SOCI PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD4851NATIONAL ENERGY COUNCIL ACTS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE
[...] (C) Summary: The National Energy Council decided December 1 to stockpile almost 4 million gallons of gasoline and 2.6 million gallons of diesel in Baghdad to ensure adequate supplies in the capitol during the elections. Exports from the north will be kept minimal in the coming weeks so that [...]
2005-12-05 13:56:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET MOPS MARR PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD4998 IRAQI ENERGY SECTOR STATUS ON ELECTION EVE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Electricity and fuel supplies in Iraq remain very limited. The GOI continues to have problems paying for imported fuel supplies from Kuwait and Turkey. The GOI again permitted arrears to Turkish and Kuwaiti fuel suppliers to mount with the former threatening a fuel shutoff. Pa [...]
2005-12-14 13:43:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG ECON IZ
05BAGHDAD5039IRAQI FUEL PRICES RISE BEFORE IMF DEADLINE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Iraq (GOI) formally initiated fuel price increases across Iraq on December 18. These fuel price increases meet an essential IMF prior action for a Stand by Arrangement with Iraq. Demonstrations were reported in multiple locations in response to the price incr [...]
2005-12-18 18:44:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG ECON PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD5040 IRAQI FUEL PRICES RISE BEFORE IMF DEADLINE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Iraq (GOI) formally initiated fuel price increases across Iraq on December 18. These fuel price increases meet an essential IMF prior action for a Stand by Arrangement with Iraq. Demonstrations were reported in multiple locations in response to the price incr [...]
2005-12-19 03:31:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG ECON PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD5073LIMITED DEMONSTRATIONS IN SOUTH AGAINST FUEL PRICE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Governorate officials in several southern provinces reacted very negatively to the fuel price increases of December 18. While the price increases appear to be accepted in the northern provinces, minor demonstrations, especially by taxi and truck drivers, were reported in the s [...]
2005-12-20 18:43:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG ECON PGOV PINS IZ
05BAGHDAD5132IRAQI OIL SECTOR UNDER STRESS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Fuel supplies in Iraq remain scarce, and the country may face regional outages. Deputy Prime Minister Chalabi, as acting Minister of Oil, was informed of the deteriorating fuel situation and urged to act by A/DCM and the acting IRMO director. National refinery capacity has dr [...]
2005-12-27 17:08:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET IZ
05BAGHDAD5153IRAQI OIL SECURITY IN DISARRAY
[...] (C/REL MNF-I) SUMMARY: The Steering Group for Critical Infrastructure Integrity assessed the security problems in the oil infrastructure and fuel product distribution systems across Iraq. Intimidation of Ministry of Oil (MOO) employees continues to be a problem for both product distribution an [...]
2005-12-29 14:22:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET EFIN MASS MOPS IZ
05BANGKOK5317EASTERN SEABOARD WATER SHORTAGE HIGHLIGHTS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A water shortage in the industrial areas along Thailand's Eastern Seaboard raises questions about the management of the nation's water resources with important implications for the further development of Thailand's most important industrial zone. A concurrence of two dry years [...]
2005-08-18 07:49:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN ECON ECPS ELAB EINV ENRG EPET KCOR KPRV SENV SOCI TH EPWR
05BANGKOK6761THAILAND: PRIVATIZING EGAT UNLIKELY TO REFORM THE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Shares of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) are to be sold in an initial public offering in November 2005. Partial privatization of this high-profile state-owned enterprise (SOE) enables the Royal Thai Government (RTG) a way to maintain momentum in imple [...]
2005-10-27 09:15:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EINV EPET KPRV TH
05BANGKOK7124THAILAND: COURT SUSPENDS PRIVATIZATION OF
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Thailand,s Supreme Administrative Court has ordered the Minister of Energy and EGAT Plc to suspend the initial public offering (IPO) of shares of the state-owned power producer,s stock scheduled for November 16-17, 2005. The Court,s decision represents an unexpected victory for [...]
2005-11-16 09:36:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EINV EPET KPRV TH
05BASRAH147DEMONSTRATING FOR THE VOTE - SOUTH OIL COMPANY WORKERS VOICE
[...] (C) In a December 12 meeting with the Basrah Regional Embassy Office, Basrah Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq (IECI) Manager Hazim Joda said that approximately 100 South Oil Company (SOC) workers held a demonstration at the Basrah Governorate because no arrangements have been made to [...]
2005-12-13 08:58:00REO BasrahCONFIDENTIALPGOV EPET KDEM IZ
05BOGOTA10890DIAGNOSTIC RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL STOLEN FROM
[...] Summary. Colombian state oil company Ecopetrol confirmed that a small container of diagnostic radioactive material was stolen from one of its facilities in early October. The material is used to measure flow rates through its oil pipelines and contains a very low concentration of Cesium-137 [...]
2005-11-22 15:06:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ENRG EPET CO
05BOGOTA164CHEVRONTEXACO'S OUTLOOK ON COLOMBIA
[...] (SBU) Summary. On December 22, Ambassador Wood met with ChevronTexaco's Chairman of the Board, David O'Reilly, and other ChevronTexaco executives to discuss oil and gas related issues in Colombia. O'Reilly was pleased with the relationship between Colombia and ChevronTexaco, and said his co [...]
2005-01-06 20:28:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ECON EINV CO
05BOGOTA2304OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM: REDUCTION IN OIL EXPORTS DUE
[...] (C) Summary: The Cano Limon pipeline has been hit eight times this year, generating losses of over USD 25 million (more than the losses in 2004). The area attacked has also changed, with half the attacks in the Catatumbo region of Norte de Santander Department, where repairs are more diffic [...]
2005-03-09 22:08:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET MCAP MOPS CO
05BOGOTA8814COLOMBIA: SECOND QUARTER PERFORMANCE BODES WELL
[...] Summary: The Colombian economy continues to grow steadily, fueled by increased exports, a strong peso, and a low, stable inflation rate. These factors in turn increased investor confidence leading to record levels for the stock exchange and a dramatic increase in private investment. While the [...]
2005-09-19 16:20:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EPET PREL PGOV CO
05BRASILIA1490BRAZIL - ENERGY AND RESOURCES REPORTING OFFICERS
[...] Per Reftel request, we are providing the following information on the energy and natural resources (commodity) reporting officers for Mission Brazil. 2. Name of Post: Brasilia Name of Energy Reporting Officer: Jared Banks Transfer Date: December 2005 (rotational assignment) Name o [...]
2005-06-02 16:32:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EMIN ENRG BR
05BRASILIA98USITC TRAVEL TO BRASILIA FOR COLLECTION OF DATA ON
[...] (U) Summary: United States International Trade Commission (USITC) Senior International Trade Specialist David Ingersoll and International Trade Analyst Christopher Mapes visited Brasilia December on December 21-22, 2004, after visits to Rio and Sao Paulo to speak to Brazilian governmental enti [...]
2005-01-11 11:50:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ENRG EPET SENV TSPL KSCA BR
05BRUSSELS2481EU DEBATING VENEZUELA POLICY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On June 27, we delivered ref (A) demarche to Nicolas Pascual de la Parte (STRICTLY PROTECT),EU HighRep Javier Solana,s Adviser on Latin America. Pascual said that EU member states were now debating whether and how to engage or isolate Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. He predict [...]
2005-06-29 08:56:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EPET VE EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BUCHAREST1313CHAIRMAN OF ROMPETROL OFFICIALLY INDICTED; BUSINESS SECTOR SHAKEN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: One of Romania's most important companies, Rompetrol, was shaken by the recent arrest and temporary detention of its high-profile CEO on a variety of economic charges. The case has important ramifications for rule of law and the investigation of corruption here. The organized business [...]
2005-06-06 10:15:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG EPET ETRD SENV SOCI KCRM KFRD PGOV PHUM CASC RO
05CAIRO4972EGYPT AND ISRAEL SIGNED GAS DEAL
[...] (C) Israeli Infrastructure Minister Binyamin Ben Eliezer and Egyptian Oil Minister Sameh Fahmi publicly signed June 30 in Cairo a memorandum of understanding for Egyptian gas sales to Israel. Negotiations on this agreement have dragged out over 10 years largely because of political concerns [...]
2005-06-30 13:01:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALEINV ENRG EPET ETRD
05CAIRO5484EGYPTIAN GAS PRODUCTION EXPANDING
[...] (SBU) Egypt's ambition to become a major player in the gas sector is starting to be realized. With upstream and downstream production levels increasing and progressive policy makers thinking decades ahead, Egypt is on track to become a global gas producer, provided it sustains its explorati [...]
2005-07-18 16:09:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETRD EINV EG
05CALCUTTA97INDIAN COMMUNISTS EMBRACE VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT
[...] SUMMARY. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez' March 5-6 visit to Calcutta provided West Bengal's Communist government an opportunity to show the world that the Left is still relevant - even if that relevance was expressed mostly through shopworn anti-imperialist sloganeering. Chavez appeared to [...]
2005-03-09 09:37:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EPET VE IN
05CALGARY577MEXICAN PRESIDENT DRUMS UP OILPATCH INVESTMENT DURING
[...] (SBU) Calgary was the first stop on Mexican President Vicente Fox's whirlwind tour of Western Canada on Thursday, September 29th. The trip was designed to "strengthen commercial, political and educational ties between Western Canada and Mexico". During his one-day visit to Calgary, President [...]
2005-10-03 23:15:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ETRD PGOV XM CA
05CALGARY599USDOE OFFICIALS LEARN ALBERTA OILPATCH DOES ALL IT CAN TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: Calgary welcomed USDOE officials Mr. Gary Ward, Director, American Affairs, and Ms. Kathleen Deutsch, Senior Analyst, American Affairs, to Calgary September 27 - 30, 2005. In addition to presenting a speech at the Far North Oil and Gas Conference and touring northern Alberta' [...]
2005-10-07 17:29:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ETRD PGOV CA
05CALGARY600SOARING OIL PRICES RAISE ALBERTA SURPLUS AND OTTAWA
[...] While commuters from New York to Tokyo watched in horror as oil and gas prices shot up this year, residents of Calgary, Alberta celebrated, and for good reason. For every US$1 increase in the price of a barrel of oil, an estimated C$100 million is pumped into provincial coffers. Recent spikes [...]
2005-10-07 17:48:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG EPET ETRD PGOV ZR CA
05CALGARY622WEYBURN C02 PROJECT A WIN/WIN FOR PRODUCERS AND
[...] Summary: During an October visit to Regina, CG and Econ Assistant toured the Weyburn C02 Monitoring and Storage Project in southern Saskatchewan. The technology, introduced in 2000 by Calgary-based EnCana and the Petroleum Technology Research Centre in Regina, injects C02 into depleted oil re [...]
2005-10-18 17:38:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ETRD PGOV CA
05CALGARY631WHILE WILMA RAGES, PLANS DRAWN UP FOR NEW ALBERTA GULF COAST
[...] Some may question Altex President Jack Crawford's timing. His October 14th press release that his newly-formed Calgary company is proposing a heavy crude oil pipeline line from northern Alberta to the refineries of southeast Texas may have raised a few eyebrows, as meteorologists warned that th [...]
2005-10-21 18:02:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ETRD PGOV CA
05CALGARY656CALGARY ENERGY ROUND-UP: OCTOBER 2005
[...] Alberta Minister Melchin Warns Ottawa to Keep Energy out of Softwood Lumber Dispute: "Hands off Our Oil" 2. NEP2 on the Horizon? 3. Alberta Energy Company Buys North Sea Developer 4. New Terasen-Pembina Partnership Proposes Condensate Pipeline 5. New Oilsands Regulations Raise Environmenta [...]
2005-11-04 03:56:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ETRD PGOV SENV CA CH UK
05CALGARY723IMPERIAL MOVES TO REGULATORY HEARINGS, BUT COMMITMENT TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: After months of delay and uncertainty, Imperial Oil and its partners in the proposed Mackenzie Valley natural gas pipeline announced in November that they are ready to move to public hearings. While Imperial claims the announcement is "not a decision to build a pipeline", the [...]
2005-12-08 19:35:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ETRD PGOV CA
05CALGARY736KING COAL'S COMEBACK
[...] In a surprise to many energy economists, King Coal is returning to the throne. As recently as two years ago, many experts were predicting a rapid demise for a fuel long associated with black lungs and melting ice caps, but the outlook is once again promising for an industry older than the Indu [...]
2005-12-15 18:34:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ETRD PGOV SENV CA
05CARACAS1029SENATOR COLEMAN MEETS WITH ENERGY COMPANIES IN
[...] (C) During his visit to Venezuela, Senator Norm Coleman held two meetings with leading energy companies. In the first, a meeting with several members of the Venezuelan Hydrocarbons Association (AVHI) hosted by ChevronTexaco President Ali Moshiri, the Senator was given a mixed but somewhat favo [...]
2005-04-11 14:29:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET PREL VE
05CARACAS1139VENEZUELA: PLAN PETROLEUM SOVEREIGNTY ADVANCES
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-18 20:30:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV VE
05CARACAS1230VENEZUELA: GOV PARTIALLY WALKS BACK ON OIL TAX
[...] (C) GOV officials carefully walked back from President Chavez's April 15 announcement that a 50 percent tax would be levied on the four projects that upgrade extra-heavy crude. In fact, the tax increase will apply to the companies that operate in Venezuela under 32 Operating Service Agreements [...]
2005-04-26 18:03:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV VE
05CARACAS1431VENEZUELA: A SHORT PRIMER ON OIL SECTOR CORRUPTION
[...] (C) Several different corruption scandals are brewing in Venezuela's oil sector. In PDVSA's western operational area, the scandals range from allegations about garden variety contracting corruption to questions about the procedures following in the hiring of thousands of employees who were hi [...]
2005-05-09 17:18:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
05CARACAS1459EXXONMOBIL SAYS PRESS REPORTS OF SETTLEMENT WITH
[...] (C) ExxonMobil denies recent press reports that the company has reached a settlement with the GOV over the increase of the royalty payments levied on its Cerro Negro project. ExxonMobil de Venezuela President Mark Ward said its discussions with the GOV are "at a complete standstill" and that t [...]
2005-05-10 19:07:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
05CARACAS1496VENEZUELA: THE TAX MAN COMETH TO THE OIL COMPANIES
[...] (C) As of April 18, the GOV increased the tax rate levied on the 22 international oil companies operating in Venezuela under "Operating Service Agreements." The GOV then declared May 10 that the companies had cheated on their taxes to the tune of some $2 billion over the past ten years and th [...]
2005-05-13 17:45:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
05CARACAS1546VENEZUELAN OIL PRODUCTION: THE EMPEROR IS LOSING
[...] (C) The decline in Venezuelan oil production, long predicted by industry observers, has become public as apparent corruption and diversion of funds and alleged sabotage at state oil company PDVSA became the center of debate in early May. According to a local international oil services compan [...]
2005-05-20 16:37:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
05CARACAS1658PDVSA OIL EARNINGS - WHAT THEY MEAN ABOUT
[...] (C) A controversy is raging in Venezuela over just how much money state-owned oil company PDVSA delivered to the Venezuelan Central Bank (BCV) in the first quarter of 2005, which in turn calls into question whether its claimed oil production is accurate. (As we reported ref A, industry observ [...]
2005-06-02 18:30:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON EPET ENRG EFIN PGOV VE
05CARACAS1721OIL COMPANIES WITH OPERATING SERVICE AGREEMENTS
[...] (C) The foreign oil companies holding Operating Service Agreements (OSAs) signed in three bid rounds in the Venezuelan oil liberalization of the 1990's (the "apertura") are now facing additional pressure from the GOV to migrate these contracts to mixed companies/joint ventures under the 2001 H [...]
2005-06-07 22:01:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV VE
05CARACAS1808U.S. INDEPENDENT OIL COMPANY IN FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL
[...] (U) The following message is Sensitive but Unclassified. It contains company confidential information and should be handled accordingly. ------ SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) A senior executive of U.S. independent Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. says his company is in a fight for its surviva [...]
2005-06-14 20:25:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EPET VE
05CARACAS1865VENEZUELA-DUTCH ANTILLES: SOME IDEAS
[...] (C) The Ambassador discussed Dutch concerns about Venezuelan intentions vis-a-vis the Netherlands Antilles with his Dutch counterpart June 20. The Ambassadors agreed to submit to their capital suggestions for how to respond to GoV assertiveness in the Antilles. The suggestions include a sig [...]
2005-06-21 14:38:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET MOPS VE
05CARACAS1906UPDATE ON OPERATING SERVICE AGREEMENT PAYMENTS
[...] (C) The Corporacion Venezolana de Petroleo (CVP, the affiliate of state oil corporation PDVSA that handles the relationship with international oil companies) has signalled that it will "soon" pay the Operational Service Agreement (OSA) companies for their first quarter or April monthly payment [...]
2005-06-23 20:34:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
05CARACAS2667CNPC EXECUTIVE'S THOUGHTS ON VENEZUELA
[...] (C) Gong Xun Lu, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) America's President and General Manager of Sorifules Sonoven visited the Embassy on September 1 for a visa interview and a courtesy call with the Ambassador. During the wait for his visa interview, Lu told the Petroleum Attache (Pe [...]
2005-09-02 13:16:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CH VE
05CARACAS2807THE OIL AND GAS SECTORS: NEW DETAILS EMERGE
[...] (C) The GOV announced the winning bids for Phase A of the Rafael Urdaneta offshore gas tender on September 8. Five out of a total of twenty-nine companies that purchased data packs bid on four blocks. An oil executive, who previously held senior positions in PDVSA, expressed surprise over th [...]
2005-09-15 19:50:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV VE
05CARACAS2934GOV HYDROCARBON POLICY: UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS
[...] (C) GOV hydrocarbon policy is driven by ideology, oil prices, and, to a lesser extent, production levels. The basic contours of the GOV's hydrocarbon policy are the maximization of state control over reserves, the maximization of state revenues, and the use of oil as a significant tool in ad [...]
2005-09-28 20:45:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV VE
05CARACAS2944GOV HYDROCARBON POLICY OPTIONS
[...] (C) Reftel A outlined Embassy's views that declining production stemming from inadequate maintenance and a decline in PDVSA's administrative and operational abilities could have a significant impact on GOV revenues. It is not clear at what point declining production will start to squeeze the [...]
2005-09-30 11:05:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV VE
05CARACAS3000THE TRANSITION TO JOINT VENTURES: BAD TO WORSE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Energy Minister Rafael Ramirez raised the pressure last week on foreign oil companies holding Operating Service Agreements (OSAs) to migrate their contracts to joint ventures under the 2001 Hydrocarbons Law when he publicly threatened to take over OSA fields if the companies did n [...]
2005-10-06 12:11:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV ENRG VE
05CARACAS3552SHELL'S VIEWS ON OSA MIGRATION AND TAXES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Shell Venezuela President Sean Rooney (strictly protect) stated during a November 23 meeting with Petroleum Attach (Petatt) that he fully expects the GOV to follow through on threats to take over fields operated by foreign companies under operating service agreements (OSA) if the [...]
2005-11-25 11:45:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV ENRG VE
05CARACAS3558NEW FX REGULATION FOR THE HYDROCARBON SECTOR
[...] SUMMARY: A new foreign exchange regulation states all foreign currency derived from oil and gas exports must be sold to the Venezuelan Central Bank (BCV). However, PDVSA must only sell to the BCV the amount of foreign currency equal to its domestic operating expenses and tax obligations in V [...]
2005-11-25 18:34:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EINV VE
05CARACAS3560PETROCARIBE RECAP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The GOV has begun negotiations with Haiti over its accession to Petrocaribe. If Haiti joins Petrocaribe, it will receive better financing terms than it currently receives under the Caracas Energy Accord, which it signed in 2000. International oil companies operating in Venezuel [...]
2005-11-25 20:37:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV BH VE
05CARACAS3594OVERVIEW OF PETROAMERICA
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Chavez administration's Petroamerica initiative envisions a Latin American energy integration model with Venezuela acting as the hub. The initiative is composed of three components: Petrocaribe (the Caribbean),Petroandina (Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru),and Petrosur [...]
2005-11-30 16:56:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV VE
05CARACAS3654STATOIL'S VIEWS ON HYDROCARBON SECTOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Statoil Venezuela President Thore Kristiansen (strictly protect) was upbeat on the migration of Operating Service Agreements to joint venture companies. He believes Energy Vice Minister Bernard Mommer has shown increased flexibility in the negotiations and understands the current [...]
2005-12-05 17:18:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EINV NO VE
05CARACAS3659PIPELINE EXPLOSIONS QUICKLY CONTROLLED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: As noted in reftel, an explosion, possibly caused by an explosive device, occured on the Ule-Amauy oil pipeline on Saturday evening. Authorities quickly controlled the explosion and it will not have an impact on production in western Venezuela. Another explosion occured on a nea [...]
2005-12-05 20:24:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM VE
05CARACAS3829EXXONMOBIL FEELING THE HEAT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: ExxonMobil Venezuela (XM) President Tim Cutt (strictly protect) told the Ambassador on December 20 that his company is under increasing pressure from the GOV to sign a transitory agreement by December 31. The GOV has publicly stated that it will seize fields if the operators do n [...]
2005-12-21 18:40:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EINV VE
05CARACAS713CHAVEZ SHARPENS OIL RHETORIC, FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) While in India, March 7, President Chavez revived his threat to cut off oil sales to the U.S. in the event of U.S. "aggression" while proclaiming the end of the era of cheap oil. Foreign Minister Ali Rodriguez, however, reaffirmed the importance of the oil relationship with the U.S. Pr [...]
2005-03-10 14:50:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET PREL VE
05CARACAS773VENEZUELA: CRUDE DIVERTED FROM U.S. TO CHINA AND
[...] (C) A Venezuelan shipping agent has reportedly brokered the lease of two VLCCs (very large crude carriers) to PDVSA for use in shipping crude to China and India. Our source believes this trader is now negotiating the lease of two additional VLCCs. Another source reports that the Energy Minis [...]
2005-03-15 20:42:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
05CARACAS805EXXONMOBIL MEETS WITH THE GOV
[...] (C) ExxonMobil representatives met with Vice Minister of Energy and Petroleum Bernard Mommer on March 15 in what they termed a "cordial" meeting. This was the first meeting the company had won in its attempt to engage the GOV on its unilateral decision to increase the royalty levied on the f [...]
2005-03-17 13:48:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
05CARACAS869AMBASSADOR VISITS MAJOR U.S. OIL SECTOR INVESTMENT
[...] (C) During a March 8-9 visit to Anzoategui state, the Ambassador visited the Hamaca heavy oil processing facility, a key element of the approximately $7 billion in U.S. investment in the Jose industrial complex, and received briefings by project partners ConocoPhillips and ChevronTexaco on thi [...]
2005-03-23 13:51:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
05CARACAS874NEW OFF-SHORE OIL & GAS ROUND IMMINENT
[...] (C) After more than a year of delays, it appears the GOV is ready to launch a new bid round for oil and gas exploration blocks in the Gulf of Venezuela and off Falcon state. ChevronTexaco de Venezuela confirmed March 23 that it had received an invitation to an April 4 ceremony launching the r [...]
2005-03-23 18:27:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
05CARACAS925LONG LIST OF INVITEES FOR NEW VENEZUELAN OFF-SHORE
[...] (C) Venezuela's newest off-shore natural gas bid round, the "Rafael Urdaneta" project, will be launched at 10:30 am on April 4 in Punto Fijo, Falcon state. Six blocks will be offered for bid. We have received the names of 37 of 46 companies invited to participate. The list is heavy on third [...]
2005-03-31 15:45:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET VE
05CHIANGMAI171CHIANG MAI ENERGY CONSERVATION STILL IN FIRST GEAR
[...] Summary: Residents of Chiang Mai Province spend heavily on energy, much of it on transportation. Despite efforts to encourage public sector energy conservation, promote bio-fuels and re-introduce public bus service, the local government seems unable to do much to reduce this economic burden. En [...]
2005-07-15 08:19:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ECON TRGY ELTN EPET PGOV TH
05DAMASCUS5788SUBJECT: SYRIA,S ACHILLES, HEEL : ITS OIL SECTOR
[...] (C) Summary. The SARG hopes to attract new investment in its oil sector by hosting an international bidders, seminar next week. According to conventional wisdom, the Syrian economy is expected to face a potential crisis in three to five years when the country crosses over from being a net e [...]
2005-11-02 14:24:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ENRG EPET ETTC SY
05DAMASCUS6015SARG ATTRACTS NEW INVESTMENT IN ITS OIL AND GAS
[...] (C) Summary. Last week, the SARG opened for bidding, nine new blocks for oil and gas exploration. Though interest has been high, most industry contacts discount the majority of potential bidders as speculators attracted by the current high selling price of oil. Multinational companies alrea [...]
2005-11-17 15:45:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALECON EINV EPET SY
05DAMASCUS6389STATUS OF SYRIAN OIL AND GAS SECTOR (C-TN5-01284)
[...] (C) SARG long-term plans, (five to ten years),for foreign upstream investment are to encourage outside investment in the exploration areas not held by the Syrian Petroluem Company (SPC). There are currently no plans to open up any of the areas held by SPC at any point in the future. As a r [...]
2005-12-08 12:58:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ENRG EPET SY
05DHAKA1150BOI UPBEAT ON POSSIBLE MEGA-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
[...] (C) Summary: BOI's Rahman expressed understanding of the postponement of the Bangladesh Road Show and reiterated his support for the event. In reviewing several major foreign investment proposals, Rahman noted that Bangladesh's diversifying FDI portfolio, especially with Middle Eastern invest [...]
2005-03-15 08:36:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALETRD EPET PGOV BG
05DHAKA2440CONTACT INFO ENERGY AND RESOURCES - BANGLADESH
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-26 08:18:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EMIN EPET ENRG
05DJIBOUTI196GUELLEH REQUESTS QATARI INVESTMENT OF NATURAL GAS
[...] (C) Summary: Acting Foreign Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf briefed Ambassador on the highlights of President Ismail Omar Guelleh's Qatar trip in a February 23 meeting she requested to discuss several issues (see septels). Youssouf said Guelleh's visit was in response to an invitation extended b [...]
2005-02-28 09:54:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON EPET ENRG DJ QA
05DOHA1158MINISTER OF ENERGY ON GAS INVESTMENTS AND RESERVES
[...] (SBU) Summary. Energy Minister al-Attiyah welcomed a possible visit by Secretary Bodman in November, telling senior officials from the Department of Energy "we will plan a good trip for him." Attiya discussed Qatar's investment plans with the DOE delegation and noted that Qatar expects to supp [...]
2005-06-23 15:30:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EINV PREL QA
05DOHA1809QATAR ECONOMY HEATS UP
[...] Summary. Qatari Minister of Economy and Commerce, Sheikh Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Thani, has highlighted the country's bright economic prospects in interviews with local press and in a front- page story in the recent Middle East Economic Digest. The economy is expected to grow by 25 to 27 percent, [...]
2005-11-02 12:33:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EINV PGOV QA
05DOHA1823SCENESETTER - VISIT OF ENERGY SECRETARY BODMAN TO
[...] (C) Mr. Secretary, we are pleased to welcome you to Doha. Your visit is an important one: you will be the first cabinet-level U.S. official to meet with Qatari officials in Doha this year. Your visit will demonstrate the importance we place on the future of our energy relationship and will help [...]
2005-11-09 12:33:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON ETRD EINV PGOV QA ALJAZEERA
05DOHA2038SECRETARY OF ENERGY BODMAN'S MEETING WITH AMIR OF
[...] (U) U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman met with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, on November 15, 2005, in the course of a two-day visit to Qatar. Secretary Bodman also visited energy installations and met SIPDIS with resident U.S. business executives. The meeting wit [...]
2005-12-28 06:16:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET EINV PREL IR QA
05DOHA852005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: QATAR
[...] This report serves as the 2005 Investment Climate Statement for Qatar. It will be provided to assist U.S. investors wishing to do business in Qatar. 2. A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment: 3. The Government of Qatar, under the leadership of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa [...]
2005-01-12 11:10:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ELAB ENRG EPET QA KTBD OPIC USTR
05DOHA934NATURAL GAS UPDATE: BAHRAIN PIPELINE, VENEZUELA
[...] (SBU) Summary. A Ministry of Energy official told post that a natural gas pipeline to Bahrain announced in papers in Doha and Manama does not have much basis in reality. The official said that Venezuela had asked Qatar to participate in a project to supply LNG to the United States; the Qataris [...]
2005-05-25 15:02:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV PREL VE BA QA
05DUBAI265UAE-IRAN PIPELINE REPORTEDLY MOVING AHEAD
[...] (C) Summary: Progress on Crescent Petroleum's project to pipe gas from Iran into the UAE, reported reftels, continues apace according to our contacts in the industry. The project looks likely be completed in 2005 or 2006. Contracts for the project's required new infrastructure -- an offshore [...]
2005-01-17 12:22:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALEPET PREL TC IR
05GUATEMALA1411SKEPTICAL GUATEMALAN DELEGATION TO CARACAS TO
[...] (U) A Guatemalan delegation consisting of Minister of Energy and Mines Luis Ortiz, congressional Energy Commission chair Mynor Lopez, and Finance Committee chair Victor Ramirez departed Guatemala the afternoon of June 2 to pursue a public offer of significantly lower petroleum prices made by [...]
2005-06-03 17:18:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET PREL PGOV VE GT
05GUATEMALA1464NO CHEAP PETROLEUM FROM VENEZUELA; FREE TRADE ZONE
[...] (SBU) EconCouns met with Minister of Energy and Mines Luis Ortiz and congressional Energy and Mines Committee chair Mynor Lopez the evening of June 7 for a readout on their recent trip to Venezuela (reftel). The two reported that there had been no surprises: Venezuela offered no special de [...]
2005-06-09 20:21:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALENRG EINV EFIN KCOR EPET VE GT
05HALIFAX30ATLANTIC CANADIAN PERSPECTIVES: OFFSHORE ENERGY REVENUE
[...] SUMMARY: The recently-concluded agreement on offshore revenues highlighted the differing tactics, strategies and personalities of Nova Scotia's John Hamm and Newfoundland-Labrador's Danny Williams. Although Hamm started the campaign to wrest more offshore revenues from the federal governmen [...]
2005-02-01 20:56:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PGOV BEXP EPET PINR CA
05HILLAH382MOSQUE SERMONS DIFFER ON OIL PRICE HIKE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-24 13:13:00REO HillahCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KISL EPET EFIN EAID IZ
05HOCHIMINHCITY104STATE TRADING IN VIETNAM - PETROVIETNAM A
[...] (U) This is the first in a series of cables on industry perspectives in southern Vietnam on the role of the state in the economy. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU): Vietnam's oil and gas industry is completely controlled by the state-owned Vietnam Oil and Gas Corporation, known as PetroVietnam. [...]
2005-01-27 03:18:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ETRD EPET ECON EINV PGOV VM SOE
05HOCHIMINHCITY329OIL/GAS INDUSTRY DRIVING GROWTH OF BA RIA - VUNG TAU
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: As the headquarters for Vietnam's oil and gas industry, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province reaps significant economic benefits in terms of taxes, investment and infrastructure, including power, ports, and roads. A 16 percent growth rate and USD 3 billion in total foreign direct investment [...]
2005-03-30 01:43:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EPET EINV ETRD BEXP EIND VM
05ISLAMABAD17835IRAN PIPELINE DEMARCHE DELIVERED; GOP DISCUSSIONS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: GOP officials took Ref B demarche points on the Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline under consideration but had no immediate reply. Petroleum Secretary Waqar met with Iranian officials in Tehran November 16-17 in what was termed a "confidence building" meeting that discussed routing o [...]
2005-12-01 12:57:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALECIN ECON ENRG EPET ETTC IN IR PK
05ISTANBUL412TURKISH LPG TANKER SINKS WITH LITTLE ENVIRONMENTAL
[...] (U) This cable was coordinated with Embassy Ankara. 2. (U) A 138 ton Turkish tanker carrying seven tanks of LPG from Kartal on the Asian side of Istanbul to Zeytinburnu on the European side sank at approximately 22:00 March 12. Five tanks of LPG were retrieved intact with no leakage from th [...]
2005-03-15 06:06:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EWWT SENV TU
05KATHMANDU2210NEPAL FACES LOOMING CRISIS IN PETROLEUM SUPPLY
[...] (SBU) The state-owned monopoly oil importer, the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC),is experiencing a serious financial crisis. Unable to collect payment of the balance owed by NOC, the NOC's supplier, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC),has threatened to stop providing petroleum products to Nepal. The [...]
2005-10-07 11:03:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON ETRD EFIN PGOV PREL NP
05KATHMANDU2308FINANCIAL CRISIS IN NEPAL OIL CORPORATION
[...] (SBU) Only three weeks after averting a financial crisis, the state-owned monopoly oil importer Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has again defaulted on payment to its supplier Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Nepal's Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) last averted a petroleum sup [...]
2005-10-21 13:48:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG ECON ETRD EFIN PGOV NP
05KATHMANDU2952INDIAN OIL CORPORATION FLEXIBLE WITH NEPAL'S LATE
[...] (C) The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) concluded a three-day review meeting on December 25th in which the IOC stated it "would extend maximum help" to the NOC regarding the NOC's request to extend payment deadlines. The NOC has recently paid import bills late and [...]
2005-12-30 07:06:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALECON EPET ENRG ETRD EFIN PGOV NP
05KIEV5150UKRAINE: PRESS COVERAGE OF THE GAS DISPUTE WITH RUSSIA
[...] Summary: Most Ukrainian media have described Russia's intention to hike Ukraine's gas prices as politically motivated. Many press reports also highlighted the assertion from Ukrainian leaders that this is a step in Ukraine's transition from patriarchal to pragmatic relations with Russia. Depen [...]
2005-12-23 10:56:00Embassy KyivUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO EPET ENRG PREL PGOV RS UP
05KINGSTON2083JAMAICA HOSTS PETROCARIBE SUMMIT IN MONTEGO BAY
[...] (U) On September 6, Prime Minister P.J. Patterson hosted Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Cuban President Fidel Castro, and representatives of CARICOM states, the Dominican Republic, and Monserrat, to conclude the PetroCaribe Energy Cooperation Agreement. Domestically, the summit was oversha [...]
2005-09-07 23:34:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON PREL JM
05KINGSTON2495PETROCARIBE: PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR CONCERNS
[...] (SBU) Under the bilateral agreement signed between Jamaica and Venezuela on August 23 (ref A),Jamaica receives 21,000 barrels of petroleum products and crude oil daily. While the island pays market price for the products, a portion of the payment can be converted into a concessionary loan for [...]
2005-11-03 20:26:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG ECON PREL JM
05KINGSTON2661PETROCARIBE - SENIOR GOJ ENERGY OFFICIAL REJECTS
[...] (SBU) In a chance meeting at a function on December 1, Econoff discussed the PetroCaribe accord informally with Jean Dixon, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Commerce, Science and Technology (MCST, which also handles energy issues). Dixon was positive about the benefits that would accrue [...]
2005-12-07 19:06:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON PREL JM
05KINSHASA880DRC PLEDGES ADVANCES IN MINING TRANSPARENCY
[...] (C) Summary. Vice - President Jean-Pierre Bemba has inaugurated the DRC's participation in an international effort to promote transparency in extractive industries. Bemba claims real commitment to promoting mining industry transparency, but his actions may be merely politically motivated. Se [...]
2005-05-29 15:58:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALECON EMIN EPET EFIN CG
05KIRKUK302(S) FUEL TRUCK DRIVERS MAY CRIPPLE OIL FLOW IN CENTRAL IRAQ
[...] (U) This is a SET Tikrit cable. 2. (S) SUMMARY. A truckers' strike at the Bayji Refinery may cripple the oil flow throughout central Iraq. This strike, which appears to be unnoticed in other parts of Iraq, is in response to the recent fuel price increase. END SUMMARY. 3. (S) As a res [...]
2005-12-23 17:04:00REO KirkukSECRETEPET ECON PGOV PTER IZ
05KUWAIT1089KUWAIT-IRAN GAS - A DONE DEAL
[...] (C) Econ Counselor and Econ Officer met March 12 with Ministry of Energy Undersecretary Issa Al-Own to follow up on earlier discussions of Kuwait's options for meeting its gas needs (Ref A). Al-Own said that there was a "good chance" that Kuwait and Iran might discuss a potential gas export [...]
2005-03-16 14:15:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET KU IR KUWAIT IRAN RELATIONS OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT111KUWAITI ASSISTANCE TO JORDAN AND TO THE
[...] (C) During a January 8 meeting on a variety of subjects with the Prime Minister, the Ambassador raised continued provision of GOK assistance to Jordan. Shaykh Sabah said the Jordanian Prime Minister would be visiting Kuwait in a few days and Kuwait would consider any request for support. Amba [...]
2005-01-08 13:12:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID KPAL EPET JO IZ KU
05KUWAIT1496KUWAIT ENERGY UPDATE: RECORD PRICES AND PROFITS,
[...] (U) Summary: Kuwait Export Crude hits another record high in March, while sustained high oil prices push Kuwait's budget surplus to $9.2 billion for the current fiscal year and as high as $12-$13 billion in the next. Kuwait Oil Company expects to boost crude exports by an additional 150,000 [...]
2005-04-13 12:19:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET ENRG KU OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT1712AMBASSADOR AND COMMERCE MINISTER DISCUSS TIFA,
[...] (C) Summary. The Ambassador met Kuwaiti Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdullah Al-Taweel and staff on April 25 to discuss the status of the U.S.-Kuwait Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA),intellectual property rights (IPR),Project Kuwait, and the Pepsico tax dispute. The Am [...]
2005-04-27 05:16:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALETRD PREL EPET EINV BEXP KU
05KUWAIT1830OIL AND WATER: REGIONAL HUB OFFICER RECEIVES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. During his April 17-20 orientation visit to Kuwait, Amman Regional Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) officer Jock Whittlesey met with a wide range of governmental, non-governmental and private sector individuals and participated in three public diplomacy outre [...]
2005-05-03 09:32:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV TBIO EPET PREL KPAO KU TSPL
05KUWAIT1884IRANIAN GAS AND PROJECT KUWAIT: THE VIEW FROM KPC
[...] (C) Summary: During a May 2 meeting, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) General Counsel, Shaykh Nawaf Saud Nasser Al-Sabah (strictly protect) gave Poloff a readout on the status of Kuwait's efforts to import natural gas, including details on the highly publicized March 15 MOU with Iran. Nawaf [...]
2005-05-08 10:18:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET PREL PTER KU IZ IR OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT1913KUWAIT GAS OPTIONS AND ILSA CONCERNS: GOK SAYS
[...] (C) During a May 7 meeting with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Khaled Al-Jarallah, the Ambassador detailed U.S. concerns (ref B) about investment in Iran and advised that the proposed gas deal could trigger ILSA sanctions against companies involved in such investments. He furth [...]
2005-05-09 14:25:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ETTC PREL KU IR IZ OIL SECTOR KUWAIT IRAN RELATIONS
05KUWAIT2169SUMMARY OF OPEC-IEA WORKSHOP - THE OUTLOOK FOR
[...] (U) Summary and Comment: The 3rd Joint OPEC-IEA Workshop, held in Kuwait on May 15, 2005, focused on the future of oil and gas supplies from MENA OPEC member countries and the anticipated worldwide demand for hydrocarbon products. Hosted by Kuwait's Ministry of Energy, the conference gave MENA [...]
2005-05-22 13:30:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET KU
05KUWAIT2464KUWAITI PAPER REPORTS DEAL ON OIF JET FUEL
[...] (U) On June 5, local Arabic daily newspaper Al-Qabas ran a short, front-page piece saying that Kuwait has agreed to supply the U.S. with reduced-price jet fuel for operations in Iraq (full text in para 2). Under the terms of the deal, the story said, Kuwait would provide jet fuel for $24/ton [...]
2005-06-05 12:09:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALMOPS EPET PREL EAID MARR PGOV IZ KU
05KUWAIT2484KUWAIT ENERGY DIALOGUE:OPEC PRODUCTION LIKELY TO
[...] (C) Ambassador spoke with Energy Minister Shaykh Ahmed Al-Fahd Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah on June 6 to discuss points in reftel. He appreciated information about U.S. energy planning and initiatives. As for OPEC production, he noted that at the Isfahan meeting production had been around 28.8 million [...]
2005-06-06 12:14:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON KU OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT2551FM REPORTS ON GCC GOODWILL TOUR, SAYS GOK OPPOSES
[...] (C) Summary: During a June 8 meeting, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed told the Ambassador he had been asked to visit Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE to calm the waters between these GCC states and identify areas for cooperation with fellow GCC member Saudi Arabia. He reported progr [...]
2005-06-08 16:06:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM EPET PBTS PGOV KU KGCC
05KUWAIT2802DOE WILLIAMSON DELEGATION VISITS KUWAIT
[...] (U) Summary. DOE officials Williamson and Brodman met on 21 June with Minister of Energy Shaykh Ahmed and other senior GOK energy officials. The delegation delivered a letter from Secretary Bodman inviting Shaykh Ahmed to meet with him in Washington and expressing the Secretary's interest i [...]
2005-06-23 05:37:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EPET KU PREL OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT2922KUWAIT MOVES TO CUT FOREIGN CORP TAX RATE
[...] (U) The Financial and Economic Affairs Committee of the Kuwait National Assembly voted out of committee on June 26 the GOK's proposal to amend Tax Law 3-1955 to reduce corporate tax on foreign firms from 55 to 15 percent of profits. Kuwaiti-owned corporations currently pay no tax and their s [...]
2005-06-29 15:36:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EPET KU EIVN
05KUWAIT2991KUWAIT'S BUDGET: THE NEW MATH
[...] Minister of Finance Bader Mishari Al-Humaidhi reported to local papers on July 3 that Kuwait posted a KD3.2 billion ($11 billion) surplus for the 2004/2005 (1 April - 31 March) fiscal year. Income for Kuwait was almost three times higher than the original budget projections made last year. Ap [...]
2005-07-03 14:41:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EPET PGOV KU
05KUWAIT3173MIN ENERGY UNDERSECRETARY ON OIL PRICES AND ENERGY
[...] (C) At a July 16 meeting with Charge, Ministry of Energy Undersecretary Issa Al-Own voiced his concerns about the "NOPEC" legislation and described three problems keeping world oil prices high: lack of refining capacity; market uncertainty in major producing countries such as Iraq and Venezue [...]
2005-07-18 10:12:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PINR KU OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT3241PARLIAMENTARY INVESTIGATION OF KBR CONTRACT FINDS
[...] July 21 newspapers reported that the parliamentary committee investigating suspected irregularities in humanitarian fuel sales to the U.S. Army in Iraq in 2003 (reftel) has recommended that Energy Minister Shaykh Ahmad Al-Fahed Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and other top oil executives "be held responsib [...]
2005-07-23 11:09:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET MOPS KU IZ
05KUWAIT326ISLAMIST MP TALKS ABOUT TERRORISM, IRAQI DEBT,
[...] (C) SUMMARY. During a January 16 call on influential Islamist Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Nasser Al-Sane, the Ambassador discussed a wide range topics, including terrorist finance, cancellation of Iraq's debt to Kuwait, the Kuwait Project to develop the northern oilfields, and political rig [...]
2005-01-19 13:44:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL EFIN ETTC PGOV EAID EPET KISL KWMN KU
05KUWAIT3270KOC GAS CHIEF LOOKS FOR HELP IN AVOIDING
[...] (C) Summary: At a July 23 meeting, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) Gas Management Group Manager Mohammad Al-Otaibi told Econ Officer that Iran was "very eager" to have Kuwait sign an agreement to import gas from Iran, but that the GOK was still weighing its options. He asked for any assistance that [...]
2005-07-25 10:50:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PINR BEXP KU IR IZ OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT3505NEW REFINERY TO BE "WORLD'S LARGEST"; KUWAIT CRUDE
[...] Kuwait's planned fourth refinery, to be located in the Al-Zour area in the south of the country, will be "the world's largest" and will refine 615,000 barrels of crude oil each day, according to Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) officials quoted in August 4 newspapers. This refinery, [...]
2005-08-07 10:23:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG BEXP KU OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT3580KUWAITI FOREIGN MINISTER ON WASHINGTON VISIT, FUEL
[...] (C) Summary: In a meeting with the Ambassador August 9, FM Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al-Salem Al-Sabah said PM Shaykh Sabah Al-Sabah was "very satisfied" with his July 1 visit to Washington. The FM reported that, as requested by the PM, he delivered messages to Saudi King Abdullah Al-Saud, then Cro [...]
2005-08-10 10:22:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR EPET MARR KDEM KU
05KUWAIT3590ACTING SPEAKER INFORMS AMBASSADOR NATIONAL
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador met with MP Mohammed Jassem Al-Sager, Acting National Assembly Speaker, August 9 to discuss legislation that would be addressed when the National Assembly reconvened October 17. Al-Sager predicted the National Assembly would approve Project Kuwait legislation for [...]
2005-08-10 13:57:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER EPET KU NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
05KUWAIT3868KPC CEO ON OIF FUEL, REFINING CAPACITY, AND OIL
[...] (C) Summary: During an August 28 meeting with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) CEO Hani Hussain, the Ambassador thanked KPC for its support for OIF, and noted that the U.S. military is currently receiving about 800,000 gallons of jet fuel per day from KPC but actually needs 1.1 million gpd. [...]
2005-08-29 09:42:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALECON EPET MOPS KU IZ OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT3870OPEC PRESIDENT EXPRESSES "CONCERN OVER HIGH OIL
[...] (U) Kuwait's Minister of Energy and current OPEC President Shaykh Ahmad Fahd Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said in a statement released August 28 that OPEC would "explore options to reduce prices" at the September OPEC meeting in Vienna. "We are becoming increasingly concerned at the continuing high leve [...]
2005-08-29 11:24:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ECON KU OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT3943KUWAITI ENERGY MINISTER ON OPEC INTENTIONS,
[...] (C) Ambassador spoke to Kuwaiti Energy Minister Shaykh Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Sabah on 5 September. Most of the conversation was about ideas on implementing the generous Kuwaiti donation for hurricane relief (see septel),but Ambassador took the opportunity to solicit Shaykh Ahmed's views on the [...]
2005-09-05 13:00:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALECON EPET MOPS KU IZ
05KUWAIT4229KUWAIT INTERESTED IN INVESTING IN NEW REFINERIES
[...] (SBU) During a September 20 meeting with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) CEO Hani Hussain, the Ambassador asked about Kuwait's plans to explore investment in new refinery capacity in the U.S. He raised the Kuwaiti - U.S. refinery cooperation mentioned in recent U.S. newspaper articles (The [...]
2005-09-28 11:07:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ECON KU
05KUWAIT4400KUWAIT: VULNERABILITY OF KEY FOREIGN OIL SUPPLIERS
[...] (S) Summary and Comment: The flow of oil from Kuwait remains vulnerable to disruption by terrorist attack, accident or natural disaster, with the off-shore loading platforms and facilities being the most vulnerable. The onshore Mina Al-Ahmadi facilities are considered a restricted zone and [...]
2005-10-12 13:57:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETEPET ETRD EWWT KHLS PTER ASEC KU OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT4481KUWAIT RESPONSE: BARRIERS TO OIL INVESTMENT
[...] Summary: The entire local oil industry in Kuwait is state-run and the Kuwait Constitution expressly forbids foreign companies from investing in the natural resources of the country. U.S. companies can neither purchase local oil companies nor obtain equity oil. There are some very limited o [...]
2005-10-18 12:31:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG EINV EPET KU
05KUWAIT4648COMMENTS FROM ENERGY MINISTER AND UNDERSECRETARY
[...] (C) Summary: During an October 30 meeting with the Ambassador, Energy Minister Shaykh Ahmad Fahd Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah told the Ambassador that prospects for a vote on the northern oilfields project were good for November or December and that he expected it to pass, echoing what Ministry of Ener [...]
2005-10-31 08:14:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ECON KU OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT4685SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY BODMAN'S NOVEMBER 13-14,
[...] (SBU) Secretary Bodman will arrive about one week after the celebration of the end of the month of Ramadan. He will meet with Energy Minister Shaykh Ahmad Fahd Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. He will also meet with Prime Minister Shaykh Sab [...]
2005-11-02 15:04:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETENRG EPET OVIP PREL KU
05KUWAIT4770SECRETARY OF ENERGY THANKS GOK FOR KATRINA AID,
[...] (U) Summary: During his November 13-14 visit to Kuwait, Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman thanked the Government and SIPDIS people of Kuwait for their generous support for Hurricane Katrina victims, as well as their support of reconstruction efforts in Iraq, Pakistan and elsewhere. The Sec [...]
2005-11-15 08:15:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ECON BEXP KU
05KUWAIT5081OIL INDUSTRY CONTACTS TALK INVESTMENTS, PROJECT
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: In the first two weeks of December, Econ Officer heard from a number of oil industry contacts that, while the GOK and the Kuwait oil industry are serious about investment in increasing upstream and downstream capacity, a bottleneck remains in bringing concepts to f [...]
2005-12-11 14:02:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ECON BEXP PINR KU
05KUWAIT5252SAUDI ARABIAN TEXACO CONCESSION IN KUWAIT-SAUDI
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: Officials from Saudi Arabian Texaco (SAT),a subsidiary of U.S. oil company Chevron, told the Ambassador on December 10 that SAT was concerned about the Kuwait National Petroleum Company's (KNPC) plans to build a new refinery in an area adjacent to SAT's compound in t [...]
2005-12-26 13:09:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ECON BEXP KU
05KUWAIT5266KUWAIT PROJECT STALLED IN PARLIAMENT...AGAIN, KP
[...] (C) Summary: After reviewing a critical State Audit Bureau report on the enabling law for the participation of foreign companies in the development of Kuwait's northern oilfields (Kuwait Project),the National Assembly's Economic and Financial Affairs Committee withdrew its previously submitt [...]
2005-12-27 09:37:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ECON BEXP KU OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT568ENERGY MINISTER COMMENTS ON OPEC AND PROSPECTS FOR
[...] (U) Ambassador met on 7 February 2005 with Minister of Energy H.E. Shaykh Ahmed al-Fahd al-Ahmed al-Sabah regarding a variety of issues. This cable concerns the Minister's comments on the recent OPEC session in Vienna and major electricity and oil recovery infrastructure projects in Kuwait. [...]
2005-02-08 14:44:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG BEXP KU
05KUWAIT650NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS POSITIVE ON NORTHERN
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: During January and February, Ambassador met with five prominent MPs and discussed the Kuwait Project to develop the northern oilfields and the associated enabling law, which will come before a vote in the National Assembly soon. The MPs were generally supportive of t [...]
2005-02-14 09:26:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET BEXP ECON KU
05KUWAIT726COURTESY CALL OF FEB. 9 ON CHAIRMAN OF KUWAIT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Mr. Ali Alghanim spoke enthusiastically of the existing strong ties at all levels between the U.S. and Kuwait and hoped that such relations would be increased especially in investment. Kuwait and Iraq have immediate opportunities for joint ventures, and Iran could eventually b [...]
2005-02-16 12:11:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET SENV TBIO
05KUWAIT936KUWAIT PROJECT (NORTHERN OILFIELDS) STATUS:
[...] (U) March 2005 newspaper reports and conversations with post interlocutors show continued progress by the National Assembly's Financial and Economic Affairs Committee on studying the enabling law allowing for outside investment in the petroleum sector. If passed, the law would allow for the [...]
2005-03-07 10:23:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG BEXP KU OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT943MINISTRY OF ENERGY UNDERSECRETARY OUTLINES GAS
[...] (C) Summary: During a March 6 meeting with Economic Counselor, Ministry of Energy Undersecretary Issa Al-Own outlined Kuwait's options for receiving much-needed gas to fuel electric power plants. He said that Kuwait was now focusing its efforts on the two most promising options: drilling in [...]
2005-03-07 14:02:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PREL PINR KU IZ OIL SECTOR
05LAGOS1100NIGERIA: STATE OF THE ECONOMY FOR JUNE/JULY
[...] Summary: Nigerian economists indicate that the country can expect continued inflationary pressure, increased interest rates, and modest naira depreciation. This economic environment will cause Nigerian investors to continue to look outward for investment opportunities, as evidenced by a 30% [...]
2005-07-12 10:02:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EPET ETRD ECPS NI
05LAGOS1107NIGERIA: YOUTHS SHUT SHELL FLOW STATION
[...] (U) The Billie, River State, flow station of oil giant Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) was shut down by angry youths on July 6. Press reports associated the youths' action with the National Political Reform Conference's refusal to grant greater control of oil and gas resources to s [...]
2005-07-12 15:55:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ELAB KDEM PGOV NI
05LAGOS1163CHEVRON'S SECURITY STRATEGY IN DELTA STATE
[...] (U) Summary. Months after successfully containing an invasion of its facilities in Escravos, Delta State, Chevron Texaco (CT) characterized the relative quiet in the Niger Delta region as "the calm before the storm." CT has registered some small successes in the region, including involvi [...]
2005-07-20 16:54:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC MOPS NI
05LAGOS1332SHELL AGBADA FLOW STATION SHUT DOWNS
[...] (U) Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has been forced to shut down two flow stations in Rivers State in the last six days. On August 16, SPDC shut its 14,200 barrels per/day Agbada 1 flow station, following protests by host communities in Mbodo-Aluu, Rivers State, over alleged nonpaym [...]
2005-08-24 10:34:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV NI ENERG
05LAGOS1340NIGERIA TO CONCLUDE 2005 BID ROUND FOR 88 BLOCKS;
[...] (C) On August 26, Nigeria will hold a bid round for 88 oil blocks. Bidders will be judged on both commercial and technical bids in a Brazilian style competitive process. Changes to the Deep Offshore fiscal regime include the introduction of a royalty as well as an 80 percent cost recovery [...]
2005-08-26 12:20:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV NI
05LAGOS1341NNPC ATTEMPTS TO FORCE MAJORS TO SELL, REFINE
[...] (C) U.S. major oil firms are concerned about new Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) proposals to mandate in-country refining. In a series of meetings with ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips, as well as with Shell, top executives raised alarm over a recently proposed regulat [...]
2005-08-26 13:10:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALECON EPET NI
05LAGOS1350PETROLEUM INDUSTRY STRIKE THREAT LOOMS ON 2 FRONTS
[...] (U) The petroleum industry, the dominant force in the Nigerian economy, has recently been hit with threats of labor disruption. While labor allegations about government implementation of refinery privatization produced threats of a stoppage by oil workers, retail price hikes have been respond [...]
2005-08-29 17:16:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM PGOV NI
05LAGOS1369NNPC HEAD TELLS OIL MAJORS - CONSTRUCT REFINERIES,
[...] (C) ConocoPhillips Managing Director (MD) Todd Creeger briefed us on an August 25 meeting between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Group Managing Director (GMD) Kupolokun and the MDs of Nigeria's major energy companies. Kupolokun told the MDs he was under intense pressure, apparen [...]
2005-08-31 18:09:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV ECON NI
05LAGOS1376NIGERIA: FUEL PRICE HIKE AND NATIONAL STRIKE UPDATE
[...] (SBU) On August 26, the Petroleum Products Regulatory Agency (PPPRA),citing increased international oil prices, raised gas prices from 50 Naira/liter to 65 Naira/liter. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) requested the increase, claiming it could no longer shoulder the financ [...]
2005-09-01 16:22:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ELAB KDEM PGOV NI
05LAGOS1377UNIONS SET TENTATIVE DATE FOR STRIKE TO PROTEST
[...] (SBU) Labor sector stakeholders are preparing a nation- wide strike in protest of recent fuel price hikes. The date for the strike, set tentatively for September 7, will be affirmed at meetings scheduled for September 5. Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) officials expect the strike to last one [...]
2005-09-01 17:29:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ELAB KDEM PGOV NI
05LAGOS1378CHEVRON MD DISCUSSES 2007 ELECTION AND GON
[...] (S/NF) In a wide-ranging discussion with Ambassador Campbell, Chevron Nigeria Managing Director (MD) Jay Pryor expressed deep concern regarding "an underground PR campaign" by the GON against the petroleum industry. He specifically mentioned public attacks by Minister of Solid Minerals Ezek [...]
2005-09-01 18:06:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNEPET PGOV EINV ECON NI
05LAGOS1397NIGERIA: STRIKE PLANS FIZZLE
[...] (U) The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) cancelled plans to initiate a nation-wide strike on September 7 in response to the recent fuel price increase (see ref A). Apparently, the NLC encountered resistance or foot-dragging within organized labor. Instead, the NLC now will organize a series of [...]
2005-09-08 06:54:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM PGOV NI
05LAGOS1398NIGERIAN LABOR CONGRESS CONTINUES TO RESTRATEGIZE
[...] (U) With its sights diverted from a national strike for the time being, the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) is organizing a series of rallies designed, at the very least, to get GON agreement to rebuild four non-operational refineries and to commit to full deregulation of the petroleum industry [...]
2005-09-08 07:39:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM PGOV NI
05LAGOS1416NIGERIAN LABOR CONGRESS ABBREVIATES RALLY PLANS
[...] The NLC held a press conference September 12 to discuss the protest rally planned for Lagos September 14. They are now calling for a more modest demonstration than reported in ref A. The schedule of demonstrations has also been abbreviated, with the next venue being Benin City on September [...]
2005-09-13 07:31:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM PGOV NI
05LAGOS1428LAGOS FUEL PRICE PROTEST WENDS PEACEFULLY THROUGH
[...] The September 14 protest rally and march (against fuel price increases) in Lagos concluded peacefully. Police estimate 30,000 to 50,000 protestors gathered at the Lagos State Government Complex in the city's Alausa district. A protest letter was presented around 1:30 p.m. Protestors remaine [...]
2005-09-15 12:52:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM PGOV NI
05LAGOS1429LAGOS LABOR UPDATE
[...] Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) and other civil society leaders are headed to Benin City today to speak with police authorities regarding security measures for the September 16 rally against fuel price increases. Organizers are mindful of the violent student disturbances in Benin in early Sept [...]
2005-09-15 13:06:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM PGOV NI
05LAGOS1448LAGOS: SECOND LABOR UPDATE
[...] The Benin City rally to protest increased fuel prices was big and fortunately took place without major incident. When protestors reached the Governor's office complex, they found the gate locked. Rally organizers were not able to enter to present the letter of protest. Marchers started to b [...]
2005-09-16 15:01:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM PGOV NI
05LAGOS1463LONDON POLICE ARREST BAYELSA GOVERNOR, IJAW YOUTH
[...] (C) The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed its cooperation with UK authorities on Bayelsa State Governor Alamieyesiegha's September 15 London arrest in connection with allegations of money laundering. The London Metropolitan police have reportedly released t [...]
2005-09-20 17:46:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC NI
05LAGOS1470LAGOS: THIRD LABOR UPDATE
[...] The Nigerian Labor Congress's (NLC) September 20 rally against increased fuel prices in Kano attracted at least 50,000 people and proceeded relatively peacefully to the Governor's office. Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekaruau addressed the protesters, supporting their cause and calling the f [...]
2005-09-23 06:30:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM PGOV NI
05LAGOS1498NIGERIAN OIL PRODUCTION SUFFERS MINIMAL LOSSES
[...] (SBU) Recent disturbances in Rivers States, arising from the London arrest of Bayelsa State Governor and the arrest of Ijaw militant leader Dokubu Asari, have had a minimal impact on Nigerian oil production thus far. Chevron is the only major oil producer whose production has been affected. [...]
2005-09-26 16:37:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV ASEC NI
05LAGOS171COMMUNITY STORMS CHEVRON ESCRAVOS FACILITY
[...] (C) Chevron Texaco (CT) confirmed the storming and occupation of its Escravos facility by Itsekiri villagers from the Okurogo community, for several hours on 4 February. GON security forces re-gained control of the facility by late in the day. No AMCITs or third country nationals were injur [...]
2005-02-07 11:11:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC MOPS NI
05LAGOS1875NIGERIA LAUNCHES ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
[...] (U) Continuing its high profile campaign to reform the power sector, the GON inaugurated the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on October 31. The 2005 Electric Power Sector Reform Act (EPSRA) mandates NERC promote quality and efficiency in the provision of electricity, and en [...]
2005-12-12 15:26:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV NI ENERG
05LAGOS1877NIGERIA'S OANDO GROUP LISTS ON SA STOCK EXCHANGE
[...] (U) Oando Group, an integrated energy firm and Nigeria's leading downstream petroleum marketer, was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on November 25, the first Nigerian firm approved to do so. Oando announced 4 percent of its shares would be listed on the JSE; Oando forecasts [...]
2005-12-13 06:56:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV NI ENERG
05LAGOS19SHELL, CHEVRON RE-STARTING PRODUCTION IN KULA AREA
[...] Shell External Relations Director Don Boham confirmed to us on 5 January that Shell has reached an accord with the community in the Kula area to allow about 114,00 barrels/day of oil production, halted in early December 2004, to re- start. Shell remains in negotiations with the community con [...]
2005-01-06 15:13:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EINV CASC MOPS NI
05LAGOS1917NIGERIA ENTERS DEEPWATER ERA AS BONGA GOES ONSTREAM
[...] (U) Nigeria entered the era of major league deepwater oil and gas production on November 28, as Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO),announced its Bonga oil field began production. Bonga will initially produce 225,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil, for a total of [...]
2005-12-20 07:06:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EINV NI ENERG
05LAGOS1933TWO SHELL FLOWSTATIONS CLOSE AFTER SUSPICIOUS
[...] (U) According to several credible sources, an unidentified group of armed men damaged a section of an oil pipeline in the Andoni local government area of Rivers State the evening of December 19. Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) shut down two flowstations, producing 170,000 barrels [...]
2005-12-21 14:00:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS EWWT NI
05LAGOS1941SHELL CLOSES THIRD FLOWSTATION, ANOTHER EXPLOSION
[...] (U) After surveying the pipeline fire at their Opobo terminal line in Rivers State, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) closed their Bonny terminal supply line in an attempt to quench the fire faster. (Note. Previously, SPDC had shut down two flowstations in hopes that their temporar [...]
2005-12-22 15:23:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS EWWT ELAB NI
05LAGOS1942SHELL CLOSES THIRD FLOWSTATION, EXPLOSION IN EDO
[...] (U) After surveying the pipeline fire at their Opobo terminal line in Rivers State, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) closed their Bonny terminal supply line in an attempt to quench the fire faster. (Note. Previously, SPDC had shut down two flowstations in hopes that their temporar [...]
2005-12-22 15:23:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS EWWT ELAB NI
05LAGOS1951NIGERIAN PETROLEUM VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
[...] (S) Given the presence of armed militia and of oil bunkering enterprises, the GON has difficulty maintaining security of the oil producing Nigerian Delta region. Parts of the region are effectively under the control of the militia or bunkering groups than governmental authority. As the Dec [...]
2005-12-28 12:36:00Consulate LagosSECRETEPET PTER KHLS EWWT PINR ETRD NI
05LAGOS1956ANOTHER PIPELINE EXPLOSION, SABOTAGE SUSPECTED BUT
[...] (U) As repairs continue on the pipelines ruptured in last week's attack reported ref B, a section of pipeline carrying refined product from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) refinery in Warri, Delta State to locations elsewhere in Nigeria suffered multiple explosions on December [...]
2005-12-29 06:32:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS EWWT PINR NI
05LAGOS3GREEK NATIONAL KILLED IN PORT HARCOURT
[...] (SBU) Francis Lauze, Security Manager for Nigerian firm Globestar Engineering and Construction Company (an affiliate of French firm Stolt Offshore Services),confirmed the killing of a Greek national, Anastassiou Stilianos, in Port Harcourt on January 1, 2005. Daniel Oliseh, President and C [...]
2005-01-04 16:41:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET CASC ASEC NI
05LAGOS4GREEK NATIONAL KILLED IN PORT HARCOURT
[...] (SBU) Francis Lauze, Security Manager for Nigerian firm Globestar Engineering and Construction Company, (an affiliate of French firm Stolt Offshore Services),confirmed the killing of a Greek national, Anastassiou Stilianos, in Port Harcourt on January 1, 2005. Daniel Oliseh, President and [...]
2005-01-05 06:11:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET CASC ASEC NI
05LAGOS422GOVERNMENT REQUESTS ASSISTANCE WITH 2005 PETROLEUM
[...] (U) This is an action request for the Department of Energy and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Please see paragraphs five and six. 2. (SBU) In a series of meetings on March 9 and 10 with a visiting Department of Energy official, Presidential Advisor for Petroleum and Energy Reso [...]
2005-03-16 17:01:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET EINV NI ENERG
05LAGOS433CHEVRON LOOKS TO ETHNIC COUNCIL MODEL FOR DELTA
[...] (C) Chevron Texaco is moving away from the 'host community' paradigm for implementing its community relations and development programs in the Delta region, and instead is embracing state-level 'ethnic councils.' These councils would disburse Chevron community development funds, and be respo [...]
2005-03-18 06:16:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC MOPS NI
05LAGOS434LNG UPDATE ON NIGERIA: CHEVRON, EXXON, ANNOUNCE
[...] (SBU) This cable provides an overview of two new proposals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in Nigeria, as well as a status report on the expansion of an existing plant. In January Chevron Texaco (Chevron) announced a feasibility study on a potential 10 million metric ton liquefied [...]
2005-03-18 06:17:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC MOPS NI
05LAGOS477NIGERIAN MILITARY OPERATION RESULTS IN CIVILIAN
[...] (C) Summary: Bayelsa state representatives acknowledged that innocent civilians were probably killed by Nigerian soldiers on February 19 when the military raided the community of Odioma in search of the killers of twelve civilians two weeks before. Bayelsa state representatives characterized [...]
2005-03-29 10:59:00Consulate LagosSECRETEPET KJUS NI PGOV PHUM PREL
05LAGOS494NIGERIA:AMCITS HELD ON VESSELS AS STRIKE MOVES
[...] (C) Tidex, an American maritime firm, is involved in a labor dispute with two oil unions. Union members have taken control of twenty-two vessels in Rivers, Delta, and Bayelsa states. Seventeen American citizens and approximately 45-50 expatriates in total are affected by the labor action. [...]
2005-03-31 17:45:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC MOPS NI
05LAGOS502TIDEX STRIKE CONTINUES; MISSION RAMPS UP EFFORTS
[...] (C) Striking Tidex employees continue to prevent Tidex vessels and non-Nigerian crew members (approximately 45-50 expatriates),including thirteen AMCITs, from leaving the ports of Onne, Escravos and Brass. Tidex now states thirteen, not seventeen AMCITs, are aboard the detained vessels. T [...]
2005-04-01 21:28:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC MOPS NI
05LAGOS503TIDEX STRIKE CONTINUES; TENSIONS INCREASE, BUT
[...] (C) Striking Tidex employees continue to prevent Tidex vessels and non-Nigerian crew members, including thirteen AMCITs, from leaving the ports of Onne, Escravos and Brass. The attempt by a Cameroonian-crewed ship to depart Onne on 1 April appears to have increased tensions. Strikers made t [...]
2005-04-02 16:47:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC MOPS NI
05LAGOS509TIDEX STRIKE CONTINUES - THREE AMCITS RETURN TO
[...] (C) Striking employees continue to prevent Tidex vessels and non-Nigerian crew members from leaving the ports of Onne, Escravos and Brass. However, the crews of two of the four vessels in Escravos returned to work. Three AMCITs were included in the two crews; ten AMCITs are still detained. [...]
2005-04-04 18:55:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC MOPS NI
05LAGOS521TIDEX MANAGEMENT IN ABUJA TO WORK ON RESOLVING
[...] (C) Striking employees continue to hold Tidex vessels and non-Nigerian crew members at Onne, Escravos and Brass ports. Ten Americans are detained in Onne. Management from Tidex and U.S. parent company Tidewater are meeting in Abuja with GON officials. Tidex management reports no substantiv [...]
2005-04-06 16:48:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC MOPS NI
05LAGOS531AMCITS RELEASED IN TIDEX STRIKE; STRIKE CONTINUES,
[...] (C) Tidex reported all expatriates, including ten AMCITs, have safely left the vessels in Onne and Escravos ports. GON intervention with national union leadership seems have played a role convincing the strikers to allow the expatriates off the vessels. The strikers still control approximat [...]
2005-04-07 18:16:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC MOPS NI
05LAGOS551OIL UNION STRIKE SUSPENDED; TIDEX NEGOTIATIONS
[...] On April 9, leaders of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) suspended a three-day warning strike which had been scheduled to begin April 11. The unions called off the strike, saying [...]
2005-04-12 14:05:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM NI PGOV
05LAGOS563SHELL SAYS NIGERIA NEEDS OVERHAUL
[...] (C) Summary: Shell Petroleum Development Corporation (SPDC) Managing Director (MD) Basil Oyimi told Ambassador he is concerned with President Obasanjo's "over-personalization" of reform. The lack of institutional underpinnings means Nigeria will be "back to square one" in 2007. Oyimi argued [...]
2005-04-14 08:57:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALNI PGOV PREL EPET
05LAGOS61LAGOS BUSINESS EXECS GRIM ON NIGERIAN BUSINESS
[...] (C) Commercial and Energy Officers recently met with group of senior business executives from American firms based in Lagos, who expressed substantial concern with the Nigerian business environment and import bans. They believe the GON is failing to develop the institutions and policies need [...]
2005-01-14 16:22:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALECON EINV EPET PGOV NI
05LAGOS631NIGERIA: PETROLEUM TRUCK DRIVERS COMMENCE
[...] Summary: On April 26 long-distance petroleum truck drivers in Lagos began an "indefinite strike," protesting the Lagos State Government's seizure of some of their trucks which truckers normally parked alongside major roads overnight. The Lagos Government says it will not negotiate with the d [...]
2005-04-27 14:49:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EPET KDEM NI PGOV
05LAGOS654NIGERIA: PETROLEUM TRUCK DRIVERS STRIKE ENTERS DAY
[...] (C) Summary: In an effort to resolve the on-going petroleum truck driver strike, the chairman of Zenon Petroleum and Gas paid Lagos State government an undisclosed fee, ostensibly to cover the impoundment fees levied against striking drivers. However, Lagos State and the drivers remain at log [...]
2005-04-29 19:29:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALELAB EPET KDEM NI PGOV
05LAGOS945NIGERIA: WEEKEND PRISON-BREAK AND HOSTAGE RELEASE
[...] (SBU) Over the weekend, villagers in Bayelsa state released six oil workers (four Nigerians and two Germans) held hostage since June 14. The villagers took the workers hostage to protest Shell's alleged breach of a 2002 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the community. Negotiations to de [...]
2005-06-21 09:54:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV PHUM NI
05LAGOS947NIGERIA: SOUTH-SOUTH DEMANDS TO KEEP MORE OF OIL
[...] (C) Summary: With less than two weeks remaining before its scheduled end, Nigeria's National Political Reform Conference's (NPRC) delegates remain divided over several issues -- chief among them resource control and the rotation of power, i.e. the presidency, between geographic zones. South- [...]
2005-06-21 12:34:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV NI EPET PREL
05LIMA1660MOVEMENT ON THE EXXON-MOBIL DISPUTE
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Economic Commission of Congress is expected to deliberate on the Ministry of Finance (MEF) amendment to the tax law in upcoming weeks. The amendment would grant Exxon-Mobil a $15 million credit over the next three and half years. The Mining and Petroleum Society (SNMPE) [...]
2005-04-11 15:24:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EFIN ECON EPET KIDE PE
05LIMA3375CAMISEA GREENLIGHT: REPSOL TO EXPORT LNG
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Hunt Oil's liquefied natural gas project cleared its last major hurdle to securing financing for its planned Peru plant. On August 1,Spanish firm Repsol agreed to buy the 4 million annual tons of LNG for 18.5 years. Hunt hopes to secure financing and begin construction of the LNG [...]
2005-08-05 12:39:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV EPET SOCI EINV ECON ETRD PGOV PE
05LIMA4370CONGRESS PASSES EXXON-MOBIL TAX AMENDMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary. After almost a year of anticipation, the Congressional Plenary voted on October 6 in favor of the Ministry of Finance (MEF) amendment to the tax law, thereby granting Exxon-Mobil a $15 million credit over the next three years. Under Peruvian law, President Toledo must approve [...]
2005-10-11 18:01:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EFIN ECON EPET KIDE PE
05LIMA4521PETROANDINA FALTERING?
[...] (C) SUMMARY: GOP Hydrocarbon Director Gustavo Navarro told Econoff on October 13 that an Andean Community meeting to discuss PetroAndina failed to materialize. At the preliminary meeting at the subministerial level, Venezuela wanted PetroAndina to be a vehicle to help only the poor. Navarro a [...]
2005-10-19 21:42:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ETRD PREL ECON VE PE
05LIMA4867PERUVIAN CONGRESS REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR
[...] (SBU) Summary. After a month of delay and renewed Embassy advocacy, the Congressional Plenary voted on November 10 to reaffirm its support a law granting Exxon- Mobil a $15 million credit over the next three years. Under Peruvian Congressional procedure, the law, which dealt with economic i [...]
2005-11-16 14:24:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EFIN ECON EPET KIDE PE
05LIMA5284PERU AND ENERGY RING: THREE ELECTIONS AWAY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In discussions on November 21 and December 6, GOP Hydrocarbons Director Gustavo Navarro told Econoff that the GOP needs two elements in place to consolidate a "South American energy ring" deal: the participation of Bolivia and more proven gas reserves in Peru. The Energy Ring is [...]
2005-12-13 22:38:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ETRD PREL ECON CI PE
05MADRID1761SPAIN: RESPONSE TO BOLIVIA HYDROCARBON LEGISLATION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-09 16:12:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALECON EPET ENRG PREL BL SP
05MADRID649SPAIN: GROWING PAINS IN LIBERALIZED NATURAL GAS
[...] SUMMARY: Rapid growth in domestic consumption has made Spain the world's fifth largest natural gas market. Market liberalization, combined with growing demand and environmental concerns, has given rise to potential supply problems that could jeopardize Spain's energy grid. Spain is strengthe [...]
2005-02-18 12:22:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG PGOV SP
05MANAMA1182BAHRAIN EXPECTS CONTINUED STRONG RELATIONS WITH
[...] (C) In the widespread public and private expressions of condolences for the death of Saudi King Fahd, Bahrainis of all backgrounds have registered their appreciation for Fahd's support for Bahrain's development. Foreign Minister Shaikh Mohammed said that Bahrain strives always to have strong [...]
2005-08-16 12:47:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EPET BA SA
05MANAMA1257AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH MINISTER OF FINANCE
[...] (C) In an August 24 meeting with the Ambassador, Finance Minister Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa reaffirmed Bahrain's commitment to move ahead quickly on implementation issues of the U.S. - Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (FTA). On the development of the G8 - BMENA Entrepreneurship Center, [...]
2005-08-29 13:37:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL EFIN EPET ECON KMPI ELAB BA
05MANAMA145MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE DISCUSSES NEW
[...] (C) Summary. On January 29, Ambassador and Minister of Industry and Commerce Hassan Fakhro discussed cabinet portfolios after the recent shake-up, the impact of the Saudi cut-off of its 50,000 barrel per day oil grant, and U.S.-Bahrain relations. Fakhro said that, for now, the Minister of F [...]
2005-02-01 14:20:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALECON ECIN ENRG EPET PREL BA
05MANAMA1601AMBASSADOR CALLS ON NEWLY-APPOINTED NATIONAL OIL
[...] (C) The Ambassador called on newly-appointed National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) Chairman Dr. Abdul Hussain Ali Mirza October 24. NOGA replaces the Ministry of Oil and has been established by the GOB to manage the government's oil portfolio. Mirza said that he planned to commission a fresh [...]
2005-10-31 13:48:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ETRD ECON BA
05MANAMA24KING FOCUSES ON RELATIONS WITH SAUDI ARABIA IN
[...] (C) King Hamad, in a January 3 meeting with the Ambassador, expressed his appreciation for his November 29 meeting with the President and reaffirmed Bahrain's friendship with the United States. The Ambassador thanked the King for the GOB's continued surveillance of the four terrorist suspect [...]
2005-01-04 15:42:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD EPET BA
05MANAMA240AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH NEW FINANCE MINISTER
[...] (C) Summary. The new Bahraini Finance Minister Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa told the Ambassador February 9 that new anti-money laundering legislation is being prepared for presentation to parliament. He noted that he and Treasury Under Secretary Taylor had discussed the development [...]
2005-02-22 15:18:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EPET BA ENGR
05MANAMA280BAHRAIN FACES BUDGET CRUNCH FOLLOWING SAUDI OIL
[...] (C) Summary. Although often lumped together with its richer GCC neighbors, Bahrain is in fact a modest oil producer and is now facing an unexpected budget crunch - despite continuing high international oil prices. Robust spending on much-needed capital projects (deferred when oil prices wer [...]
2005-03-01 13:33:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EPET ENRG MARR PREL BA
05MANAMA64BAHRAINI MINISTER OF OIL AND AMBASSADOR DISCUSS
[...] (C) The Ambassador met with Oil Minister Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa on January 11 to discuss developments in the petroleum industry. The Minister opened the meeting by commenting on press speculations that he will lose his job in an impending cabinet shuffle. He asserted he would still b [...]
2005-01-12 14:47:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG EPET BA
05MANAMA692QATAR REPORTEDLY AGREES ON NATURAL GAS PIPELINE TO
[...] (U) The Bahrain press, quoting unnamed sources, reported May 5 that, after months of discussions, Qatar has agreed to supply Bahrain with natural gas via pipeline. One press source reported that the framework agreement called for expected imports of 500-1,000 million cubic feet per day over [...]
2005-05-15 08:00:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET ETTC PBTS BA
05MANAMA812KING DISCUSSES SAUDI-GCC RELATIONS, DOMESTIC
[...] (C) King Hamad told the Ambassador June 6 that a key issue discussed at last month's GCC Summit in Riyadh was relations between Saudi Arabia and its GCC partners. Kuwait is taking the lead on developing a unified position to take to the Saudis. Bahrain recommends that Kuwait focus on three i [...]
2005-06-08 05:21:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET PHUM PGOV BA
05MANAMA816QATAR-BAHRAIN GAS PIPELINE: BAHRAIN REMAINS
[...] (SBU) Ref B reported indications from Bahrain that Bahrain and Qatar had concluded a framework agreement on an agreement for Qatar to supply Bahrain with natural gas via a pipeline, and that GOB officials were confident that the project would soon move forward. Ref A quoted Qatari officials as [...]
2005-06-08 10:42:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALEPET PREL BA QA
05MANILA2174MORE ON HU JINTAO'S VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES
[...] (C) SUMMARY. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, PRC President Hu Jintao's state visit was a "normal" component of Beijing's outreach to the region. Visits by the PRC Vice Minister of Defense and Chief of Staff of the People's Liberation Army are on the agenda as part of the war [...]
2005-05-12 23:08:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR EPET ECON CH RP
05MANILA5287PHILIPPINES TAKES REACTIVE STANCE TOWARD APEC
[...] (SBU) Summary. The GRP views the APEC agenda positively. The GRP's overarching approach to the upcoming APEC meetings is to wait and see what other members put on the table and then react according to RP interests. With respect to WTO Doha Round issues, senior officials express hope for bal [...]
2005-11-09 07:11:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EPET EAGR PREL RP APEC WTO
05MAPUTO726MOZAMBIQUE - PETROLEUM EXPLORATION RIGHTS INTEREST
[...] (SBU) Summary: The GRM will open a bidding round in July for deepwater exploration rights off the coast of the northern province of Cabo Delgado. Two American companies, Anadarko and Vanco, have indicated to the Embassy and the GRM that they believe the region may have oil, and plan to enter b [...]
2005-06-10 13:43:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEMIN ENRG EPET ETRD EINV MZ
05MAPUTO866MOZAMBIQUE: PETROL PRICES HIKES FUEL GROWING
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Mozambican government has raised fuel prices over 60 percent since April in response to the devaluation of the metical and increasing world petroleum prices. Prior to the price increases, the GRM had held fuel prices near or below market levels, resulting in the depletion of [...]
2005-07-11 14:30:00Embassy MaputoCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ECON PGOV MZ
05MINSK1391Mozyr Refinery Highly Profitable
[...] (SBU) Summary: Belarus has two oil refineries, in Mozyr and Novopolotsk. The GOB owns the Novopolotsk refinery and 43% of the Mozyr refinery, but is trying to take ownership of another 12% from an employee association. The Mozyr Oil Refinery (MOR) can refine 10 million tons of oil per year. [...]
2005-11-16 14:20:00Embassy MinskUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG ECON ETRD BO
05MINSK1445Belarus: Energy Round-up
[...] Summary: Post provides a number of energy topics of interest that were not otherwise reported. Natural gas issues will be reported separately. Included are: --Belarus Buys Russian Electricity, Not Ukrainian --Belarus Offers to Process, Rather than Ship, Kazakh Crude --GOB Wants More Russia [...]
2005-12-01 10:11:00Embassy MinskUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ECON ETRD BO
05MINSK1549Russia Gives the Gift of Cheap Gas
[...] Summary: At a time when Gazprom is abrogating its supply contracts with other countries and raising gas prices for the recently democratic (Ukraine, Georgia),Belarus remains on the Gazprom gravy train for another year. On December 27, Gazprom and Beltransgaz (Belarus' domestic gas monopoly) s [...]
2005-12-29 07:49:00Embassy MinskUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ECON ETRD PGOV BO
05MUSCAT1141INSIGHTS INTO OMAN'S GENERAL RESERVE FUND
[...] (U) This cable contains business proprietary information; please protect. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) A royal official working for the State General Reserve Fund recently revealed to a private sector investment broker rare insights into the investment habits of the SGRF. A quart [...]
2005-07-20 03:05:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EINV ECON EPET PGOV MU
05MUSCAT151OIL SPILL CLOSES PORT SALALAH FOR 48 HOURS
[...] (C) Three tons of oil spilled into the port of Salalah January 18 after a routine bunkering operation went awry. The immediate cause of the accident appears to be human error aboard the "Maersk Greenwich." Based on preliminary information regarding the actions taken by Port Salalah and the [...]
2005-01-26 13:17:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALSENV EWWT PHSA ETRD EPET MU ESTH
05MUSCAT1582WINDFALL FOR SOME, INFLATION FOR ALL
[...] (U) Summary: Increasing oil prices have provided a windfall for the Omani government, even as its production declines. Consumer prices have risen accordingly, however, and some question whether the benefit of higher oil revenues is reaching the general public. End summary. --------------- [...]
2005-10-23 12:19:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV SOCI MU
05MUSCAT165ECONOMISTS' FTA FRUSTRATIONS, CONCERN FOR FUTURE
[...] (C) Two Omani economics professors recently discussed with Econoff the upcoming free trade agreement (FTA),the state of the Omani economy, and prospects for Omani college graduates. The academics displayed a subtle but unmistakable sense of frustration and isolation in their university settin [...]
2005-01-31 02:50:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EINV ELAB EPET EIND SOCI PINR MU
05MUSCAT27PDO SIGNS DEAL, BUT CAN IT DELIVER?
[...] (C) Summary: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) signed a 40-year extension to its concession agreement with the Omani government on December 19. The agreement was touted in the local press as symbolic of Oman's commitment to PDO as well as indicative of the Sultanate's capability to continue oil [...]
2005-01-05 09:46:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV MU ESTH
05MUSCAT480OMAN "SHELL"-SHOCKED BY GAS SHORTFALL, TURNS TO
[...] (C) Summary: Recent conversations with senior technical advisors at the Ministry of Oil and Gas have revealed strong evidence that Oman's natural gas reserves are significantly smaller than previously reported. Oman is signing agreements to import large quantities of gas from Iran in order to [...]
2005-03-22 12:38:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALEPET EIND MU IR
05NASSAU851DECISION ON LNG PROJECT STILL PENDING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Representatives from the U.S.-based AES Corporation visited the Ambassador on April 27 to discuss the status of their proposed $650 million Liquefied Natural Gas project. AES expressed its frustration at the inability to get a final decision from Prime Minster Perry G. Christie, [...]
2005-05-03 22:11:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET EINV PREL PGOV BF
05NDJAMENA1150IFI'S WELCOME TREASURY ADVISOR, DISCUSS OIL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The World Bank and International Monetary Fund resident representatives in Chad welcomed the prospect of a resident Treasury Advisor for the Revenue Management College during meetings with a visiting Treasury team, which included the prospective candidate for the mission. The [...]
2005-07-20 17:35:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV CD
05NDJAMENA1151TREASURY TEAM MEETS WITH OIL REVENUE COLLEGE, GOC
[...] (SBU) Summary: The candidate for the Treasury Advisor position in Chad and accompanying Treasury officials were warmly welcomed at the Oil Revenue Management College and government ministries during their visit to Chad from July 10 to 14. The mission was designed to introduce the prospective [...]
2005-07-20 17:44:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV CD
05NDJAMENA1356CHAD-CAMEROON PIPELINE PROJECT: OVERVIEW OF HUMAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: With oil flowing, the Chad-Cameroon pipeline project and the conventions that govern it are now being tested. Human rights groups in Chad and their international partners continue to monitor and raise compensation, environmental, social, and security issues. While recognizin [...]
2005-09-03 07:33:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV PHUM CD
05NDJAMENA1357CHAD'S OIL REVENUE MANAGEMENT PROCESS: SHOWING
[...] (C) Summary: The recently released report of Chad's Oil Revenue Management College's verification of projects highlights some of the issues now arising over the use of petroleum funds. The College found numerous deficiencies such as non-delivery or significant delays in delivery of items, p [...]
2005-09-03 07:33:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV CD
05NDJAMENA1592CHAD: PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES PROPOSED OIL
[...] (U) Summary: Prime Minister Pascal Yoadimnadji convoked the diplomatic corps and representatives of international organizations October 21 to announce that the Government of Chad (GOC) intended to submit a 2006 budget to the National Assembly which would reflect changes to the oil revenue man [...]
2005-10-27 14:47:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PREF EFIN ECON EPET CD
05NDJAMENA1593CHAD: PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES PROPOSED OIL
[...] (U) Summary: Prime Minister Pascal Yoadimnadji convoked the diplomatic corps and representatives of international organizations October 21 to announce that the Government of Chad (GOC) intended to submit a 2006 budget to the National Assembly which would reflect changes to the oil revenue man [...]
2005-10-27 14:48:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PREF EFIN ECON EPET CD
05NDJAMENA1656CHAD: GOVERNMENT MOVING AHEAD WITH OIL REVENUE
[...] (C) Summary: The Government is moving ahead with its plans to amend the revenue management law despite concern among various donors, diplomatic missions, civil society groups, and opposition parties. On November 9, the Council of Ministers sent the revisions to the law to the National Assem [...]
2005-11-09 16:13:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALCD ECON EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV
05NDJAMENA1662PRIME MINISTER AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT ON
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Pascal Yoadimnadji and National Assembly President Nassour defended proposed revisions to the oil revenue management law in meetings with the Ambassador on November 10. Yoadimnadji said the Government has moved forward with the revisions and remains open to dial [...]
2005-11-10 17:33:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALCD ECON EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV
05NDJAMENA1707CHAD READY TO ACCEPT WORLD BANK TEAM, PUSHING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The GOC is willing to welcome a World Bank/IMF team to explore the Bank's proposed compromise, but is skeptical about the World Bank's ability to assist the government's budget process. Following internal disagreements among ruling-party deputies in the National Assembly, two c [...]
2005-12-06 07:28:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALCD ECON EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV
05NDJAMENA1760GOC-WORLD BANK STILL DUKING IT OUT ON OIL LAW
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Even though some Chadian ministers remain optimistic about a compromise with the World Bank, President Deby reiterated the GOC's right to move forward with revising its oil revenue management law in a combative speech at ceremonies in Fada in northern Chad on December 10. Becau [...]
2005-12-12 15:50:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALCD ECON EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV
05NDJAMENA1761THE MANY FACES (AND LIVES) OF PRESIDENT IDRISS DEBY
[...] (C) SUMMARY. President Idriss Deby at year's end is perhaps more besieged than he has ever been in his fifteen years in power. He is confronting a rash of desertions, raids on military targets, and violent student demonstrations. Even his most respected family members are joining the oppo [...]
2005-12-13 11:53:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALEFIN ENRG EPET KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL CD
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