District Court, S.D. New York February 14, 2000, No. 00 Civ. 708 JSR (Al Nawasi Trading Co. v. BP Amoco Corp.)

MEMORANDUM ORDER

RAKOFF, District Judge.

On February 1, 2000, plaintiffs A1 Nawasi Trading Company (“Al Nawasi”), LASMO Exploration (Middle East) Limited (“LAS-MO”), and Khaleej Petroleum Company (“Khaleej”) commenced this action, seeking to enjoin defendants BP Amoco Corporation (“BP Amoco”) and Amoco Overseas Exploration Company (“Amoco Overseas”) from excluding them (until the matter can be