Petroleum developments in Middle East countries in 1979

Journal Article · Fri Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1980 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6717068

Hemer, D O ^[1]; Mason, J F; Hatch, G C

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1. Mobile Oil Corp., New York, NY

Petroleum production in Middle East countries in 1979 totaled 7,779,619,000 bbl at an average rate of 21,314,024 b/d, up 0.4% from 1978. Principal increases were in Iraq, Kuwait, Divided Neutral Zone, and Saudi Arabia. Significant new discoveries were made in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Abu Dhabi. New areas were explored in Oman, Syria, offshore South Yemen, Dubai, and Qatar.

• OSTI ID: 6717068
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 64:11; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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