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QP History

A selection from the QP archives

The first well, Dukhan 1, was drilled in 1939. Development continued after World War II and in 1949 the first crude exports occurred and the first offshore concessions were granted. In 1960, the Idd Al-Shargi and Maydan Mahzam fields were discovered. The largest offshore field, Bul Hanine, was discovered in 1970 and came onstream in 1972. Qatar Petroleum was created in 1974.

  1. Diver
    April 20, 2010
  2. Rig54
    April 20, 2010
  3. Rig5
    April 20, 2010
  4. Jetty
    April 20, 2010
  5. Drillers
    April 20, 2010
  6. Dukhan
    April 20, 2010
  7. Station
    April 20, 2010
  8. Umsaid
    April 20, 2010
  9. York
    April 20, 2010
  10. Truck
    April 20, 2010