Doroud

Doroud Oil Field Profile

Location

The Doroud Oil Field is located offshore in the northern part of the Persian Gulf, Iran. The exact coordinates are 29.2227, 50.2625 (WGS 84).

Operator and Ownership

The field is operated by the Iranian Offshore Oil Company, and it is fully owned by the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).

Discovery and Development

The Doroud Oil Field was discovered in 1961. However, specific details on the Final Investment Decision (FID) year and the production start year are not provided in the available sources.

Reserves

The oil reserves at the Doroud Oil Field are significant:

• Initial in place reserves: 10,080 million barrels (as of 2007).
• Primary reserves: 1,500 million barrels (as of 2007).
• Secondary reserves: 933 million barrels (as of 2007).
• Recoverable reserves: 2,433 million barrels (as of 2007), with updated estimates of 1,500 million barrels (as of 2021) and 2,500 million barrels (projected for 2025).

Production

• Cumulative production: 1,118 million barrels by 2007.
• Annual production: Approximately 18.95 million barrels per year as of 2020.

Geology

The field is part of the Sarvak Formation, which is one of the most important oil reservoirs in Iran. Studies have focused on the pore types and reservoir zones within this formation to optimize extraction.

Current Status

The Doroud Oil Field is currently in an operating status, contributing to Iran's oil production. It is one of the significant oil fields in the country, although specific details on recent production trends or expansion plans are not detailed in the sources provided.

Additional Context

• The field's operation is part of Iran's broader oil and gas sector, which is a critical component of the country's economy.
• Given its location in the Persian Gulf, the field is part of a region known for its rich hydrocarbon resources, with many giant oil fields found in countries surrounding the Gulf.