Al Shaheen Oil Field facts for kids

The Al Shaheen Oil Field is a very important place where oil and natural gas are found and brought to the surface. It is located far off the northeast coast of Qatar, a country in the Middle East. This field is about 80 kilometres (50 mi) (50 miles) north of Doha, the capital city of Qatar, in the Persian Gulf. Interestingly, the Al Shaheen field sits right above the North Gas Field, which is one of the biggest natural gas fields in the entire world!

What is the Al Shaheen Oil Field?

The Al Shaheen Oil Field is a large area under the sea where oil and gas are collected. It's called a "production" field because it actively produces these energy sources. Oil and gas are very important for powering cars, heating homes, and making many products we use every day.

Where is Al Shaheen Located?

This oil field is found in the waters of the Persian Gulf, which is a sea connected to the Indian Ocean. Its exact spot is off the northeast coast of Qatar. Qatar is a small but very rich country known for its large amounts of oil and natural gas.

Why is Al Shaheen Important?

Al Shaheen is one of Qatar's largest and most important oil fields. It plays a big role in Qatar's economy by providing a lot of the oil and gas that the country sells to other parts of the world. This helps Qatar grow and develop.

Record-Breaking Well

In 2008, something amazing happened at Al Shaheen. One of its wells, named BD-04A, became famous. It was drilled to be the longest and deepest borehole (a very narrow hole drilled into the Earth) in the world at that time. This shows how advanced the technology used at Al Shaheen is.