10 Questions
Which country in the Middle East granted the first exploration concession in 1933?
Saudi Arabia
When was the Bahrain Field discovered and when was oil found in commercial quantities?
Discovered in 1932, oil found in 1938
Which year did the Middle East provide only 4.9% of the world's hydrocarbon production?
1948
When was oil struck in the Dukhan-1 well in the Middle East?
1940
When was oil found in the Burgan area in Kuwait?
1938
Oil production was delayed by World War II until about ______.
1949
The Kuwait Oil Company was granted a ______.
concession
The first well drilled on the Dammam Dome in 1935 was ______.
dry
In Oman, the beginning of exploration dates back to ______.
1937
City Services and Atlantic Richfield began extensive exploration in ______.
South Oman (Dhofar)
Test your knowledge on the history of oil production in the Middle East. Discover how the region's contribution to the world's hydrocarbon production has grown from 4.9% in 1948 to 30% in 2010. Learn about significant discoveries in Bahrain and Kuwait, and explore the impact of World War II on oil production.
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