[23/February/2010]

SANA'A, Feb. 23 (Saba)- The Japan Gasoline Company and the Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC Group) affirmed willingness to invest in the sectors of oil and gas in Yemen as well as improving Aden Refinery in a joint project with Aden Refinery Company.

This came during a meeting with Minister of Oil and Minerals Salim al-Aidarous representative delegations of the two companies.

During the meeting, the minister briefed the delegations on the available investment opportunities in the fields of oil, gas and minerals.

He reviewed a study summary prepared by one of the international companies to improve Aden Refinery to cope with developments in the international refinery companies and to increase the refinery's production.

The minister affirmed concern of his ministry to provide all facilities for companies willing to invest in Yemen to ensure the common interest.

AM/AM

Saba