The Timeline of Petroleum Council
Let us take you through the glorious journey of the Petroleum Council
from the establishment onwards.
2003
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Underbalanced tubing
drilling
2001
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28 October 2001 : Petroleum council building opening ceremony .
1999
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An Amiri Decree was issued to establish the Petroleum Council of Sharjah
1994
![](https://spc.shj.ae/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1994.jpg)
First production from Kahaif field
1992
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Kahaif field
development
1986
![](https://spc.shj.ae/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1986-1-scaled.jpg)
LPG Plant Startup at Sajaa & first cargo exported
1984
![](https://spc.shj.ae/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1984-1.jpg)
Establishment of
SHALCO
1983
![](https://spc.shj.ae/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/img1983.jpg)
Gas Deliveries to Emarat Commenced
1982
![](https://spc.shj.ae/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1982-Commisioning-Sajaa-Plant-Phase-1.jpg)
Function after inauguration Sajaa Plant
1981
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Moveyeid 1 Exploration well drilled: depth 14,445 feet
1980
![](https://spc.shj.ae/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/img1980.jpg)
Sajaa 1 exploration well completed: Depth 16,656 feet
1980
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On 1st December, 1980 Sheikh Ahmed bin sultan al qasimi was chosen as the department’s director
1978
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Petroleum Concession Agreement signed
1974
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First Oil Export from Mubarak Field in 1974
1969
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The Petroleum and Minerals Department was established in Sharjah.