Visoka oil field

Visoka oil field
Country Albania
Region Fier County
Location Visokë
Offshore/onshore Onshore
Coordinates 40°39′N 19°41′E / 40.65°N 19.69°E / 40.65; 19.69Coordinates: 40°39′N 19°41′E / 40.65°N 19.69°E / 40.65; 19.69
Field history
Discovery 1963
Start of production 1964
Production
Estimated oil in place 170 million barrels (~2.3×10^7 t)
Estimated gas in place 0.96×10^9 m3 (34×10^9 cu ft)

Visoka oil field is an Albanian oil field that was discovered in 1963. It is situated near the village Visokë, northwest of the town Ballsh.[1] It is one of the biggest on-shore oil field of Albania. It began production in 1964 and produces oil. Its proven reserves are about 170 million barrels (27×10^6 m3).[2]

References

  1. Transoilgroup
  2. "Oil production history in Albania" (PDF). 1995. Retrieved 3 October 2010.
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