Petroleum developments in Middle East countries in 1965

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1966 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6760305

Mason, J F

Petroleum production in Middle East countries in 1965 totaled 3,048,538,000 bbl. at an average rate of 8,352,159 bpd. This compares with 2,786,559,000 bbl or 7,613,546 bpd in 1964. The principal production increases were in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. New fields were found in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Turkey, and Syria. Extensions and new pools were reported in Kuwait, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. There were no exploration activities in Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, and Cyprus. The main areas of exploratory work were Iran, Saudi Arabia, the southern Persian Gulf (both onshore and offshore), and Oman.

• Research Organization: Continental Oil
• OSTI ID: 6760305
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 50:8; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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