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Ukraine Oil Fields Map




Ukraine has a diverse history in oil and gas exploration and production, dating back to the late 19th century. The country's major oil and gas fields are primarily located in the Dnieper-Donets Basin and the Carpathian region. The Dnieper-Donets Basin, in particular, has been a significant area for both oil and natural gas extraction.

Some of the major oil fields in Ukraine include the Shebelynka, Machukhske, and Poltava fields, known for their considerable historical production. In terms of natural gas, the Yuzivska and Olesska fields are notable, with significant reserves and production capacities.

Historically, Ukraine's oil and gas industry was dominated by state-owned enterprises, with Naftogaz being the largest and most influential player. However, since the 1990s, Ukraine has seen the involvement of international oil and gas companies through production-sharing agreements and joint ventures, aiming to modernize infrastructure and increase efficiency.

Offshore oil and gas production in Ukraine is limited, with most extraction activities focused on onshore fields. The country's reserves have been estimated to include several billion barrels of oil equivalent, but exact figures can vary due to ongoing exploration and reassessment efforts.

In recent years, Ukraine has aimed to reduce its dependency on Russian gas imports by diversifying supply sources and boosting domestic production. The country exports a modest amount of natural gas, primarily to neighboring countries, but its oil exports are minimal compared to its consumption needs.

Economically, while Ukraine earns revenue from its oil and gas exports, the sector's contribution to the national budget has fluctuated due to geopolitical tensions and price dynamics. Efforts to attract foreign investment and improve regulatory frameworks continue to shape Ukraine's oil and gas landscape, amidst broader energy security considerations in Europe.




Field Acronyms


EUR_MMBOE = Estimated ultimate recovery in million barrels of oil equivalent

Giant oil and gas fields = those with 500 million barrels (79,000,000 m3) of ultimately recoverable oil or gas equivalent.

Super giant oil field = holds equivalent of 5.5bn barrels of oil reserves.



Oil Field Key




Ukraine Oil Fields

Glynsko-Rozbyshev Field, Ukraine, Discovered 1958, Giant Field

Pryluky Field, Ukraine, Discovered 1960, Giant Field

Shebelinka Field, Ukraine, Discovered 1950, Giant Field

Yefremovka Field, Ukraine, Discovered 1965, Giant Field

Zapadno Krestishchenskoy Field, Ukraine, Discovered 1968, Giant Field



Data Source: EIA
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