Petroleum developments in Middle East countries in 1971

Journal Article · Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1972 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6095050

Mason, J F; Moore, Q M; Hasson, R C

Petroleum production in Middle East countries in 1971 totaled 5,928,666,000 bbl at an average rate of 16,242,920 bpd, compared with 5,064,946,000 bbl or 13,876,564 bpd in 1970. The principal production increases were in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Syria. New fields were found in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, and Turkey. There were no exploratory activities in Ajman, Umm Al Qaiwain, Al Fujairah or Lebanon. The main areas of exploratory work were in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, and Oman. (97 refs.)

• Research Organization: Continental Oil Co; Clinton International Corp; Mobil Oil Corp
• OSTI ID: 6095050
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 59:9; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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