As of November 1, the iconic Oil Rocks offshore field, operated by Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company (SOCAR), has delivered 181.8 million tons of oil and 14.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas, SOCAR announced, as reported by Report.
The field accounts for approximately 70% of SOCAR’s total oil and gas output transported to shore.
Recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s first offshore oil platform, Oil Rocks ushered in a new chapter in global energy history on November 7, 1949, when the first exploration well produced 100 tons of oil per day. Located 110 km east of Baku and 50 km southeast of Pirallahi Island, the steel-pile-supported complex pioneered industrial offshore extraction and paved the way for discoveries at the Gunashli, Chirag, and Azeri fields.
Today, Oil Rocks remains a vital strategic hub, linking Azerbaijan’s offshore oil and gas infrastructure through an extensive network of platforms and communications.
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