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The Petroleum Industry in Egypt - December 2003

Table of Contents

List of Figures	v
List of Tables	vi
List of Maps	vi
Acronyms	vii
PART I. GLOBAL OUTLOOK	1
1. Oil: International Market	1
1.1 Production	1
1.2 Consumption	2
1.3 Reserves	3
2. Natural Gas: International Market	4
2.1 Production	4
2.2 Consumption	4
2.3 Reserves	5
3. Petrochemicals: International Market	6
PART II. INTRODUCTION TO THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY IN EGYPT	8
1. Economic Importance	8
2. Industry Structure	9
3. Concession Agreements	10
3.1 Approval Procedures	10
3.2 Modifications	11
PART III. THE OIL SECTOR IN EGYPT	12
1. Production	12
1.1 Refining	13
1.2 Transportation	14
Suez Canal & Sumed Pipeline	14
2. Exploration	15
2.1 Private Sector Investment & Opportunities	18
2.2 Technology Developments	18
3. Consumption	19
4. Exports	19
PART IV. THE NATURAL GAS SECTOR IN EGYPT	21
1. Production	21
2. Exploration	21
Private Sector Investment & Opportunities	22
3. Consumption	25
4. Transmission & Distribution	25
4.1 Power Generation	27
4.2 Transportation	28
4.3 Residential & Commercial	30
4.4 Other Applications	30
5. Exports	30
5.1 Middle East Market	30
5.2 European Market	31
5.3 United States Market	32
PART V. THE PETROCHEMICALS SECTOR IN EGYPT	34
1. Production	34
2. Consumption	34
3. Government Strategy	34
Private Sector Investments & Opportunities	37
4. Exports	38
PART VI. FACTORS AFFECTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY	39
1. Petroleum Equipment	39
Procurement & Import Regulations	40
2. Environmental Concerns	41
Initiatives & Programs	41
3. Pricing	42
Subsidies	43
PART VII. CONCLUSION	44
1. Future Outlook	44
Investment Opportunities	44
2. Recommendations	45
Selected References	46
APPENDIX I: Helpful Links	47
APPENDIX II: Key Government Contracts	48
APPENDIX III: Main Terms of Concession Contract	49
APPENDIX IV: Upcoming Petroleum Projects	52

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