Petroleum developments in Middle East countries in 1968

Journal Article · Fri Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1969 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5006768

Mason, J F; Moore, Q M

Petroleum production in Middle East countries in 1968 totaled 4,113,838,000 bbl at an average rate of 11,239,995 bpd. This compares with 3,679,506,000 bbl or 10,080,838 bpd in 1967. The principal production increases were in Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Oman. New fields were found in offshore Iran, offshore and onshore Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. There were no exploratory activities in Bahrain, Qatar, Sharjah-Ajman-Umm al Qawain, Dhofar, Hadhramaut, Aden-Kamaran Islands, Yemen, Lebanon, and Cyprus The main areas of exploratory work were in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Neutral Zone, and the S. Gulf (both on shore and off shore). (30 refs.)

• Research Organization: Continental Oil Co.
• OSTI ID: 5006768
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 53:8; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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