Kuçova oil field
Albanian Oil Field
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Kuçova oil field is an Albanian oil field that was discovered in 1928. It is the second biggest on-shore oil field of Albania, after the Patos-Marinza Oil Field.[1] The Kuçova oil field is located near the town of Kuçovë, 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of the city of Fier in south central Albania. Its proven reserves are about 490 million barrels (78×106 m3).[2][3]
| Kuçova oil field | |
|---|---|
| |
  Location within Albania | |
| Country | Albania |
| Region | Berat County |
| Location | Kuçovë |
Offshore/onshore | Onshore |
| Coordinates | 40.82°N 19.92°E |
| Operators | Albpetrol |
| Partners | Sherwood |
| Field history | |
| Discovery | 1928 |
Start of production | 2004 |
| Production | |
Current production of oil | 1,000 barrels per day (~50,000 t/a) |
Estimated oil in place | 1,000 million barrels (~1.4×108 t) |
The field is operated by Albpetrol and Sherwood International Petroleum.[4]
