Visoka oil field is an Albanian oil field that was discovered in 1963. It is situated near the village of Visokë, northwest of the town of Ballsh.[1] It is one of the biggest on-shore oil field of Albania. It began production in 1964 and produces oil. Its proven reserves are about 170 million barrels (27×10^6 m3).[2]

Visoka oil field
Visoka oil field is located in Albania
Visoka oil field
Location of Visoka oil field
CountryAlbania
RegionFier County
LocationVisokë
Offshore/onshoreOnshore
Coordinates40°39′N 19°41′E / 40.65°N 19.69°E / 40.65; 19.69
Field history
Discovery1963
Start of production1964
Production
Estimated oil in place170 million barrels (~2.3×10^7 t)
Estimated gas in place0.96×10^9 m3 (34×10^9 cu ft)

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  1. ^ Transoilgroup
  2. ^ "Oil production history in Albania" (PDF). 1995. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)