Driza oil field is an Albanian oil field that was discovered in 1939. It is one of the biggest on-shore oil field of Albania. It is situated near the village Drizë, on the southern edge of the city of Fier (a major city). It began production in 1940 and produces oil. Its proven reserves are about 1,420 million barrels (226×10^6 m3).[1]

Driza oil field
Driza oil field is located in Albania
Driza oil field
Location of Driza oil field
CountryAlbania
RegionFier County
LocationDrizë
Offshore/onshoreOnshore
Coordinates40°42′14″N 19°33′00″E / 40.704°N 19.550°E / 40.704; 19.550
Field history
Discovery1939
Start of production1940
Production
Estimated oil in place1,420 million barrels (~1.94×10^8 t)
Estimated gas in place6×10^9 m3 (210×10^9 cu ft)

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  1. ^ "Oil production history in Albania" (PDF). 1995. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)