INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Crude oil production is at approximately 1, 300, 000 barrels per day, making Qatar one of the top 15 oil exporting countries and one of the world’s major fertilizer producers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The country has around 25.24 billion barrels in oil reserves, which are projected to last for another 38 years.

Detailed explanation-3: -Qatar Land Crude Oil (QLCO) is produced from Dukhan’s On-Shore Oil and Gas Field extending over an area of approximately 80 kms by 8 kms located at Dukhan about 80kms to the west of Doha. Dukhan Field includes three sectors from north to south-Khatiyah, Fahahil and Jaleha/Diyab.

Detailed explanation-4: -The oil field, situated off the north east coast of Qatar, is one of the largest and most complex of its kind in the world. Its 100 million barrels per annum comprise 45% of Qatar’s Oil production.

Detailed explanation-5: -The top oil producing countries are Saudi Arabia, Russia, the United States, Iran, and China. In the United States, petroleum is produced in 31 states. Those states that produce the most petroleum are Texas, Alaska, California, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.