The trend of ahvaz oil field is northwest-southeast parallel to the Zagros Mountains.

The ahvaz field is a series of structures trending NW-SE caused by uplift movement due to the Zagros reverse fault, with production area of about 67 kilometres (42 mi) long and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) wide.

The ahvaz oil field is made up of three main subsurface structures, known as the Asmari, Bangestan, and Khami formations.

The oil sits approximately 2,400 m (7,900 ft) below the surface which is considered an easy target for production.

Crude oil is sent by pipeline to local refineries or pumping to ports in Kharg island for export.