Azadegan Field
Discovered 1999, onshore Iran, a supergiant stalled by politics.
Overview
Azadegan near the Iraq border was developed in phases with Chinese partnership after Japanese firms withdrew. Wetlands, war remnants and sanctions slowed the work. Full buildout targets several hundred thousand barrels per day.
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