Geology of the Ground
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Global January 12, 2026
Pioneering Spirit
These early efforts laid the groundwork for systematic exploration, as surface studies and mapping informed decisions that would shape the next phase of discovery.
The first geologists arrived through the Port of Jubail to explore the Dammam Dome, establishing the camp that later became known as Dhahran.
During this phase, the location of the first well on the Dammam Dome was selected and drilling operations began.
Geological surveying and exploration activities expanded across the Eastern Province under expert supervision.
As ambitions extended further, field parties moved south toward the Rub’ al-Khali to explore broader horizons.
Observations, maps, and field decisions accumulated, forming the true foundation of an oil discovery that transformed the region and the world.
