July 11, 2006 Abu Dhabi Oil Corporation
Abu Dhabi Oil Corporation has not received any objection or protest from any State regarding the construction of the pipeline that passes exclusively within the maritime zones of the UAE and Qatar.
It is not the policy of Abu Dhabi Oil Corporation to comment on any correspondence between other entities.
Abu Dhabi Oil Corporation has received in 2004 the necessary approval of the UAE and Qatar Authorities to construct the pipeline which will be completed within the next few weeks. The completion of this pipeline will facilitate the transportation of gas from Ras Laffan in Qatar to Taweelah in UAE.