Driza oil field
| Driza oil field | |
|---|---|
![]() Location of Driza oil field | |
| Country | Albania |
| Region | Fier County |
| Location | Drizë |
| Offshore/onshore | Onshore |
| Coordinates | 40°42′14″N 19°33′00″E / 40.704°N 19.550°E |
| Field history | |
| Discovery | 1939 |
| Start of production | 1940 |
| Production | |
| Estimated oil in place | 1,420 million barrels (~1.94×108 t) |
| Estimated gas in place | 6×109 m3 (210×109 cu ft) |
Driza oil field is an Albanian oil field that was discovered in 1939. It is one of the biggest on-shore oil field of Albania. It is situated near the village Drizë, on the southern edge of the city of Fier (a major city). It began production in 1940 and produces oil. Its proven reserves are about 1,420 million barrels (226×106 m3).[1]
See also
References
- ^ "Oil production history in Albania" (PDF). 1995. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2010.
