Where was commercial crude oil first discovered in Oman in 1964 by Petroleum Development Oman, commencing exports in 1967?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. Fahud field

  1. Step 1: Commercial oil was first discovered at the Fahud field in the interior desert of Al Dhahirah in 1964, followed shortly by major discoveries at Yibal and Natih.
  2. Step 2: The first export cargo of Omani crude sailed from the Mina Al Fahal terminal near Muscat in August 1967.
Answer
Fahud field.
Why not the others: 'Marmul field' is a heavy oil field in southern Oman discovered later; 'Yibal field' is famous as Oman's largest historic gas-producing field; 'Mukhaizna field' is a major steam-flood heavy oil development.

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