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Concessions in Bahrein [Bahrain], Kuwait, &c: correspondence, 1932-Jul 1933 (Colonial Office Secret Print, Middle East No.49) [‎21v] (44/284)

The record is made up of 1 file (140 folios). It was created in 1932-Jul 1933. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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Shaikh Hamad proposes to limit the extension to one year. Jrom the second letter it
will be seen that the Company seek a modification of Clause IX, Schedule II, of their
Concession.
3. The object of this Clause, as at present worded, was presumably to compe-'
the Company to take out a mining licence as soon as possible, and while I am entirely
unversed in such matters, it was presumably considered that the production of 100 tons
of oil from one well would be adequate to enable them to form an opinion regarding
the value of the well. The view that seems to be held by the Company is that this
test is not adequate, and that before they can form an opinion of the value of a bore
it is necessary to extract more than 100 tons. It is true, as the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. states,
that the Company could defeat the Shaikh's hopes of increased revenue by closing
down each well as it approached the 100-ton limit, but presumably to have to bore
another well would be a costly and laborious proceeding, and they naturally would
prefer to exploit the existing bore than to be compelled to make fresh ones. If then
the production of 100 tons is not sufficient to enable them to judge of the value of a
bore, the Company's request for a modification of the Clause would seem to be
reasonable. On a technical matter of this nature, however, I am not competent to
express any opinion and would therefore request the instructions of His Majesty's
Government as to the advice that I should give to the Shaikh.
4. Since writing the above I have received from the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Bahrein,
a copy of a letter from the Company informing him of the latest developments of the
outflow of oil, which I forward herewith. It would seem that there is a possibility
of oil shortly being found in exploitable quantities, and that a decision regarding the
interpretation of Clause IX may be needed in the near future. I shall be grateful,
therefore, if I could receive the instructions of His Majesty's Government at an early
date.
I am sending a copy of this despatch with its enclosures to the Government of
India.
I have, &c.,
H. V. BRISCOE.
Lieutenant-Colonel,
Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
Enclosure I in No. 26.
(No. C/63 of 1932.)
S IR ' Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Bahrein, 3rd May, 1932.
I have the honour to enclose a copy of a letter from the Chief Representative
of the Bahrein Petroleum Company, Limited, desiring an extension of their prospecting
licence.
2. The matter was referred to His Excellency Shaikh Hamad, who was only
willing to grant a one-year extension. I concur in His Excellency's view. The Con
cession has been granted for some eight years and the State have derived little or no
benefit from it hitherto. The Company are now fully installed and with the geological
experience gained in sinking this well the Company should be able to proceed at a much
faster pace with subsequent borings.
I have, &c.,
C. G. P rior,
The Honourable the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency.
in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,
Bushire
Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Bahrein.
His Britannic Majesty's Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. ,
Bahrein.
D ear S ir , 22nd April 1932
O n behalf of the Bahrein Petroleum Company, Limited, the assignee holder'of
the Bahrein Oil Concession dated 2nd December, 1925, I hereby wish to apply for
two years' extension of the prospecting licence, the extension to begin from 2nd
December, 1932. . 6
This application is made under Clause IV, of the Concession Agreement the
Company has fulfilled the conditions laid down in this Clause as necessary to justify

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This file contains copies correspondence regarding the granting of oil concessions in Bahrain and Kuwait.

The correspondence is a mixture of internal correspondence between British officials (from the India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. , Colonial Office, Foreign Office and the Petroleum Department) and correspondence between British officials and Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the ruler of Bahrain and representatives from the Bahrain Petroleum Company Limited, the Eastern and General Syndicate Limited and the Anglo-Persian Oil Company.

The file is divided up as follows:

Bahrein [Bahrain]

1. Indenture between Shaikh of Bahrein and the Eastern and General Syndicate, Limited, dated 12th June, 1930. Conditions governing assignment of Concession to Bahrein Petroleum Company.

2. Eastern and General Syndicate's application for a further Concession in Bahrein.

3. Landing Grounds and Seaplane Station.

4. Areas covered by Prospecting Licence granted to Bahrein Petroleum Company on 28th November, 1931.

5. Employment of British Subjects by the Bahrein Petroleum Company.

6. Extension of Prospecting Licence granted to Bahrein Petroleum Company on 28th November, 1931.

7. Chief Local Representative of the Bahrein Petroleum Company

Kuwait

1. Applications of the Eastern and General Syndicate, Limited, and the Anglo-Persian Oil Company for an Oil Concession.

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1 file (140 folios)
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The file is divided up into two thematic sections. The correspondence within these sections is arranged chronologically. A table of contents is contained on folios 2-13

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Condition: A printed pamphlet with bound pages.

Foliation: the foliation sequence is written in pencil, circled, and is located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

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