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The '''Meged oil field''' is a [[Israel]]i [[oil field]] that was discovered in 2004. It is one of the biggest on-shore oil fields in [[Israel]]. It began production in 2010 and produces [[oil]]. Its oil proven reserves are about {{convert|1525|Moilbbl}}.<ref name="driza">{{cite web|url=http://www.allvoices.com/s/event-6537044/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5pc3JhZWxuYXRpb25hbG5ld3MuY29tL05ld3MvRmxhc2guYXNweC8xOTIzMTc=|title=Gevaot Olam: Meged 5 Oil Field Has 1.5 Billion Barrels|date=August 17, 2010|publisher=Arutz Sheva|accessdate=1 January 2011}}</ref> |
The '''Meged oil field''' is a [[Israel]]i [[oil field]] that was discovered in 2004. It is one of the biggest on-shore oil fields in [[Israel]]. It began production in 2010 and produces [[oil]]. Its oil proven reserves are about {{convert|1525|Moilbbl}}.<ref name="driza">{{cite web|url=http://www.allvoices.com/s/event-6537044/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5pc3JhZWxuYXRpb25hbG5ld3MuY29tL05ld3MvRmxhc2guYXNweC8xOTIzMTc=|title=Gevaot Olam: Meged 5 Oil Field Has 1.5 Billion Barrels|date=August 17, 2010|publisher=Arutz Sheva|accessdate=1 January 2011}}</ref> |
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In early January 2012, Givot Olam reported that the state had rejected the company's proposal to drill at Meged wells 6, 7 and 8.<ref>{{cite news|title=Givot request to drill 3 new Meged wells rejected|url=http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000713496&fid=1725|accessdate=30 January 2012|newspaper=[[Globes]]|date=8 January 2012}}</ref> |
In early January 2012, Givot Olam reported that the state had rejected the company's proposal to drill at Meged wells 6, 7 and 8.<ref>{{cite news|title=Givot request to drill 3 new Meged wells rejected|url=http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000713496&fid=1725|accessdate=30 January 2012|newspaper=[[Globes]]|date=8 January 2012}}</ref> Later in the month Givot reported that it had obtained approval to proceed with drilling operations at Meged wells 5, 6 and 14.<ref>{{cite news|last=Koren|first=Hillel|title=Energy Ministry approves Meged 6 field development|url=http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000720122&fid=1725|accessdate=30 January 2012|newspaper=[[Globes]]|date=30 January 2012}}</ref> |
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According to a source in the Palestinian Authority, eighty percent of the oilfield is on land owned by Palestinians.<ref>{{cite news|last=Mar'i|first=Mohammed|title=PA accuses Israel of drilling for oil in West Bank|url=http://arabnews.com/middleeast/article562612.ece|accessdate=30 January 2012|newspaper=[[Arab News]]|date=13 January 2012}}</ref> |
According to a source in the Palestinian Authority, eighty percent of the oilfield is on land owned by Palestinians.<ref>{{cite news|last=Mar'i|first=Mohammed|title=PA accuses Israel of drilling for oil in West Bank|url=http://arabnews.com/middleeast/article562612.ece|accessdate=30 January 2012|newspaper=[[Arab News]]|date=13 January 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 09:32, 30 January 2012
| Meged oil field | |
|---|---|
 Meged oil field at sunset, February 2011 | |
| Country | Israel |
| Region | Central District |
| Location | Rosh HaAyin |
| Offshore/onshore | Onshore |
| Operator | Givot Olam |
| Field history | |
| Discovery | 2004 |
| Start of development | 2004 |
| Start of production | 2010 |
| Production | |
| Estimated oil in place | 200 million tonnes (~ 242.5×106 m3 or 1525 million bbl) |
The Meged oil field is a Israeli oil field that was discovered in 2004. It is one of the biggest on-shore oil fields in Israel. It began production in 2010 and produces oil. Its oil proven reserves are about 1,525 million barrels (242.5×106 m3).[1]
In early January 2012, Givot Olam reported that the state had rejected the company's proposal to drill at Meged wells 6, 7 and 8.[2] Later in the month Givot reported that it had obtained approval to proceed with drilling operations at Meged wells 5, 6 and 14.[3]
According to a source in the Palestinian Authority, eighty percent of the oilfield is on land owned by Palestinians.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Gevaot Olam: Meged 5 Oil Field Has 1.5 Billion Barrels". Arutz Sheva. August 17, 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
- ^ "Givot request to drill 3 new Meged wells rejected". Globes. 8 January 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ Koren, Hillel (30 January 2012). "Energy Ministry approves Meged 6 field development". Globes. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ Mar'i, Mohammed (13 January 2012). "PA accuses Israel of drilling for oil in West Bank". Arab News. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
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