Deputy Chairman
Shaikh Mohamed Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi
Petroleum Concessions Company
Early in 1937, the Petroleum Concessions Company received the first concession for oil exploration in Sharjah.
Drilling began in 1940 when the first test well (Juwaiza 1) was drilled
Petroleum Council Timeline
Underbalanced tubing
drilling
28 October 2001 : Petroleum council building opening ceremony .
An Amiri Decree was issued to establish the Petroleum Council of Sharjah
First production from Kahaif field
Kahaif field
development
LPG Plant Startup at Sajaa & first cargo exported
Establishment of
SHALCO
Gas Deliveries to Emarat Commenced
Function after inauguration Sajaa Plant
Moveyeid 1 Exploration well drilled: depth 14,445 feet
Sajaa 1 exploration well completed: Depth 16,656 feet
On 1st December, 1980 Sheikh Ahmed bin sultan al qasimi was chosen as the department’s director
Petroleum Concession Agreement signed
First Oil Export from Mubarak Field in 1974
The Petroleum and Minerals Department was established in Sharjah.
