Troll field
gas field, North Sea
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The Troll field is a significant natural gas field located in the North Sea, off the coast of Norway. Discovered in 1979, it was estimated to hold approximately 1.3 trillion cubic meters (45.9 trillion cubic feet) of recoverable gas reserves. Production began in 1996, quickly establishing Norway as a major global producer and exporter of natural gas. The field's reservoir is found in Upper Jurassic sandstones. Troll holds more than half of Norway's proven natural gas reserves.1
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