Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 45

8-Nov-2010

OMAN

BP Boosts Gas-In-Place Estimates For Khazzan And Makarem

BP has boosted its estimates of gas-in-place for the Khazzan and Makarem tight gas fields in Omans Block 61 from 20-30 tcf in Oman to between 50 tcf and 100 tcf, of which 10 tcf could be recoverable, BP country manager Jonathan Evans said at Abu Dhabis ADIPEC conference on 4 November. The company expects first gas from test wells by the end of this month and will invest at...