Processed oil from the Upper Zakum field is transported by pipeline to Zirku Island for further processing, storage and export. Located approximately 84km north-west of the Abu Dhabi islands, the Upper Zakum oilfield has estimated reserves of 50 billion barrels of oil. Upper Zakum is the second-largest offshore oilfield, as well as the fourth-largest oilfield, in the world. Location and reservesThe Upper Zakum oilfield is located approximately 84km north-west of the Abu Dhabi islands. The shallow-water Upper Zakum oilfield comprises approximately 450 wells, extending 7,000ft to 8,000ft below the earth’s surface.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 10, 2022 19:59 UTC