By 1934, the Gösting 2 well significantly boosted output to 30 tons daily, critically supporting the Wehrmacht during WWII.

As the last functioning oil fields of the Third Reich were in Zistersdorf, it was a key objective for the Red Army, which crossed the Morava River and overran the heavily defended area by the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS in April 1945.

The RAG, the company that has operated in the area, has produced over 6,660,000 tonnes of crude oil from the Zistersdorf reserves.

Modern and sustainable production methods were introduced early on, including eco-friendly extraction processes emphasized during a 2011 visit by OPEC's Secretary General, who praised the area for its integration of productive and sustainable practices within Austria's oldest wine-growing regions.

Today, the fields, operated by ADX Energy, produce approximately 26.5 tons of oil equivalent per day.