Kuwait blocks Chevron staff access to Khafji oilfield

23/10/2014 Argaam

Kuwaiti labor ministry suspended the entry permits of the staff of Chevron, who work under agreement with Saudi oil ministry, in the shared zone with Kuwait, Al-Watan newspaper reported.

 

The move follows a Saudi oil ministry decision to cease output at Al-Khafji oilfield a few days ago.

 

The Saudi side shut the oilfield, 50-50 owned by Aramco and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company, after the emission of harmful gases.

 

The newspaper said the chairman of Chevron Saudi Arabia address a letter to the Kuwaiti oil minister explaining financial losses due to the decision.

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