The Lokbatan-Puta-Goushkhana field is located in the south-west of the Absheron Peninsula, 15-20 km from Baku. The Lokbatan field was discovered in 1932, and the first exploration well was drilled in the south-west of the Lokbatan fold where oil gushed from the well. A well drilled in this area in May 1933 produced an unprecedented high production and pressure, with a daily production of 20,000-22,000 tons of oil.
In 1938-1940, oil and gas reserves were identified in the new Goushkhana field. Until the last recalculation of oil and gas reserves in 1978, the field was considered as separate development areas - Puta, Goushkhana and Lokbatan. During the research work, it was considered expedient to accept these areas as a single field - Lokbatan-Puta-Goushkhana, both in terms of geology and development.
Considering the potential of the field, new wells are planned to be drilled in the VIII horizon.
The Lokbatan-Puta-Goushkhana field is operated by the A. Amirov OGPD of SOCAR’s Azneft PU.