Petroleum Developments in Middle East Countries in 1966

Abstract

Petroleum production in Middle East countries in 1966 totaled 3,407,666,000 bbls at an average rate of 9,336,071 b/d. This compares with 3,048,538,000 bbls or 8,352,159 b/d in 1965. The principal production increases were in Iran, Kuwait, Neutral Zone, Saudi Arabia, Qatar offshore, and Abu Dhabi. New fields were found in offshore Iran and in Turkey. Extensions and new pools are reported in Saudi Arabia, Neutral Zone, and Oman. There were no exploration activities in Iraq, Aden-Kamaran Islands, Yemen, and Cyprus. The main areas of exploratory work were in Iran, Saudi Arabia, the southern Persian Gulf (both onshore and offshore), and Oman.