Persian Gulf: their oil, our need
The degree of reliance of the US on Persian Gulf petroleum as well as problems facing Persian Gulf nations are addressed in this report. While US dependency on oil imports from Saudi Arabia is down, Japan and other western allies are very dependent on Saudi oil. The consequences of being deprived of Persian Gulf oil are described. The status and implications of the Iran-Iraq war are discussed in detail. The Arab countries in the region fear attacks on their oil fields by enemies and have developed a regional point defense strategy involving Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. OPEC's role in the area is described. The possibility of US intervention if needed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and to protect the Gulf states from violence is also addressed. (DMC)
- Research Organization:
- Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge (USA). Center for Energy Studies
- OSTI ID:
- 6466326
- Report Number(s):
- NP-5900047; ON: DE85900047
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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