The Discovery of Oil in Qatar

The Discovery of Oil in Qatar

Jan 1, 1938

The discovery of oil in Qatar was very important, it made a big change in the country. Oil was discovered in Qatar in 1940 and with this oil Qatar made lots of money.

Exporting Oil

Jan 1, 1949

Qatar didn't star exporting oil until 1949. Dukhan is were oil was first discovered in Qatar and since 1949 oil has been exported from Dukhan to Umm said with a pipeline.

Offshore Fields

Jan 1, 1960

In 1960 the first offshore field was discovered, people started drilling there for oil, so in 1960 Qatar was able to drill offshore.

Qatar Petroleum

Nov 10, 1974

Qatar petroleum is one of the oil drilling companies that drills oil in Qatar. It was founded on 10/Nov/1974, and still drills oil in Qatar today.