Why does the Persian Gulf hold 60% of the world's oil resources? It is in its history and geology.

Why does the Persian Gulf hold 60% of the world's oil resources? It is in its history and geology.

Registration for this event opens on 29 September 2026

Presenter: Tony Dare-Edwards

The oil and gas deposits of the Persia Gulf region are a significant feature of the world's current energy resources.  The physical size of the oil fields and amount of oil held in the rocks of the Gulf State is amazing. 

This talk will cover the first discovery and tapping of Persia's oil by British geologists in 1909, which led, in turn, to the development of British Petroleum (BP) and the building if the first oil refineries in the UK.  Then, the remarkable geological history of this region will be explored to account for the formation and concentration of these oil and gas reserves across the Persian Gulf.

Registration is free but a gold coin is required to attend the session. 

Event Manager: Geoff Bell

Please respond by text to Geoff on 0418 998 020 to apologise or cancel ~ include your full name.