Durresi block is a large off-shore Albanian oil and gas field. It was discovered in 2003 and production started in 2005. It is located 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of the city of Durrës in the west of central Albania.[1] It is Albania's largest offshore oil and gas field.
| Durresi block | |
|---|---|
  Location of Durresi block | |
| Country | Albania |
| Region | Durrës County |
| Location | Durrës |
| Offshore/onshore | Offshore |
| Coordinates | 41°29′53″N 19°20′21″E / 41.49806°N 19.33917°E |
| Operator | Island Oil & Gas |
| Field history | |
| Discovery | 2003 |
| Start of production | 2005 |
| Production | |
| Estimated oil in place | 1,958 million barrels (~2.671×108 t) |
| Estimated gas in place | 958×109 cu ft (27.1×109 m3) |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Durresi". Island Oil and Gas PLC. Archived from the original on 10 March 2009.
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