 The first design to operate this field was approved in 1977 and after drilling 17 wells and installation of 26 maritime platforms and due to commencement of Islamic revolution and the imposed war the project was stopped.At present, final studies for development of this field - 4 phases- equivalent to is under implementation.The whole recovered gas from this field will be used for producing 20 Mtpa of LNG

In September 2006, China's CNOOC signed a memorandum of understanding with NIOC for development of the North Pas field.