Seal of Solomon
... search geographic location of the Soleyman oil fields in Iran Soleimani Fields Location The Masjed Soleyman oil field, the first oil field discovered in the Middle East, is located in Masjed Soleyman, Khuzestan Province, in southwestern Iran, specifically to the northeast of Ahvaz City. Discovered in 1908, this onshore field sits within the Zagros basin (Dezful embayment) and is operated by the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC). Other major oil fields in the region, such as the Ahvaz field (the third largest in the world) and the South Pars gas field, are also concentrated in the southwestern region near Ahvaz and the Persian Gulf, respectively. While Kharg Island serves as the primary export terminal handling nearly 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, it is an offshore island located about 25 kilometers (15 miles) off the southern coast, distinct from the onshore production fields. - Masjed Soleyman Field: Coordinates 31°56′11″N 49°18′14″E. - Ahvaz Field: Located in the ...