Energy policies of the world: Arab states of the Persian Gulf. [Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Oman]

Book · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1975

OSTI ID:7339803

Barger, T C

An attempt is made to trace the historical and social factors that affect the policies of the Arab states on the Gulf, especially with respect to the oil industry. The states are Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Oman; Oman qualifies as contiguous to the Gulf by reason of its possession of the point of land that comprises the southern shore of the Straits of Hormuz. The book analyzes pricing, production, and participation in the oil industry in the Gulf region; the formation of the organization of OPEC; and the Arab embargo of 1973. By examining both the general policies of these countries and their individual needs and goals, an objective observer may be able to evaluate the future timing and tenor of energy policy in this region, which will surely affect world policies. Also discussed is the greatest assemblage of offshore oil fields in the world in the Persian Gulf. Considerations in making energy policy and the policies of the seven countries are discussed in Chapters 5 and 6. A bibliographical note follows a concluding chapter. (MCW)

• OSTI ID: 7339803
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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