A March 1945 map of Middle East oil concessions shows all known oil fields, projected pipelines, and existing refineries. The year 1934 saw the start of aerial surveys in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday will launch a nearly two-week tour of three Middle East countries ... leader of the OPEC oil producer group ...