Al-Jalila Field Explained

Al Jalila oil Field
Country:United Arab Emirates
Offonshore:offshore
Location Map:United Arab Emirates
Location Map Text:Location of the Al Jalila oil field within United Arab Emirates
Coordinates:25.3333°N 54.6667°W
Coordinates Ref:source:eowiki
Relief:yes
Operator:Dubai Petroleum (NOC)
Discovery:2010
Start Production:2014 est.

The Al-Jalila Field is an oil field located offshore of the United Arab Emirates in the Persian Gulf. The oil field was discovered in early 2010 and production was expected to begin in late 2014, according to the UAE government.[1] The oil field was named after the daughter of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE's current Prime Minister.[2] [3] The Al-Jalila platform is currently under construction and is being operated by Dubai Petroleum (NOC).[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Dubai Says New Oilfield Could Begin Oil Production Next Year. 28 February 2013. Arab Times. 5 February 2013.
  2. http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/307746,new-dubai-oilfield-could-start-production-in-2011.html New Dubai oilfield could start production in 2011 - February 5th, 2010 - Earthtimes
  3. News: Dubai: Production from new oil well to start next year. 8 April 2012. Al Bawaba. 4 October 2011.
  4. Web site: Sub Sea IQ. Al Jalila. 28 February 2013.