Most of the world's largest oilfields are located in the Middle East, but there are also super giant (5 billion bbls) oilfields in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Kazakhstan, and Russia.

What Is an Oil Field? An oil field is a tract of land used for the purpose of extracting petroleum, such as natural gas or crude oil, from the ground.

Apr 1, 2025 · Oil and gas fields are regions where natural accumulations of petroleum and natural gas are found. These fields are typically located in sedimentary basins that have trapped hydrocarbons …

Jan 2, 2025 · Explore the Largest Oil Fields in the World with our comprehensive guide, covering reserves, operators, and global impact.

1 day ago · Syrian troops fighting U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces seized the Omar oil field, the country’s largest, and the Conoco gas field in the eastern Deir Zor province as allied Arab tribal forces ...

Jan 9, 2026 · Since the construction of the first oil well in 1859, some 50,000 oil fields have been discovered. More than 90 percent of these fields are insignificant in their impact on world oil production.

5 days ago · RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of undiscovered gas and oil in the Woodford and Barnett shales in the Permian Basin, assessing that there are technically …

4 days ago · World Oil provides news, oil prices, data, statistics, shale reports and upstream industry trends relating to the exploration, drilling, completion and production of oil and gas, both onshore...

4 days ago · The latest upstream news and events from the oilfield industry, including oil rigs, drilling, oil fracking, and offshore and onshore projects.

Aug 19, 2024 · In this article, we delve into the five biggest oilfields in history, exploring their geological significance, production capacity, and impact on the global energy market. Located in the eastern...