Bustuchin oil field explained

Bustuchin
Country:Romania
Region:Gorj County
Offonshore:onshore
Operator:Petrom
Discovery:1967
Start Development:1967
Start Production:1968
Oil Production Bbl/D:800
Est Oil Bbl:13
Est Oil T:1.8
Est Gas Bft:70
Est Gas Bcm:2

The Bustuchin oil field is an oil field located in Bustuchin, Gorj County. It was discovered in 1967 and developed by Petrom. It began production in 1968 and produces oil and natural gas. As of 1995, the total proven reserves of the Bustuchin oil field were around 13 million barrels (1.8×106tonnes), and production was centered on 800oilbbl/d.[1]

According to data provided by the Romanian, the Bustuchin field produced of gas in 2022, making it the largest in Romania in terms of natural gas production.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: International exploration development. 1995. eia.doe.gov. 2010-09-08.
  2. News: Cele mai mari zăcăminte de gaze naturale din România după producția din 2022. Romanian. The largest natural gas fields in Romania after 2022 production. Great News. Andreea. Dogar. November 7, 2023. January 24, 2024.