The Iraqi Drilling Company, operating under the Ministry of Oil, has officially announced the initiation of drilling activities for the first well in a significant project to drill 18 oil wells located in the eastern section of the southern Baghdad field.
A statement from the Ministry outlined that drilling operations have started in the first well as part of the broader initiative, which involves coordination with the Chinese company EBS. This partnership is a component of the strategic plans aimed at bolstering and developing Iraq’s oil sector.
The project is designed to enhance oil production and further develop oil fields, contributing to the support of the national economy. The company has committed to adhering to the highest standards of quality and professional safety in accordance with the established technical plans.
Moreover, the statement indicated that technical and engineering teams are engaged in their work with high efficiency, aiming to achieve notable progress in alignment with the Ministry of Oil’s directives for increasing production and improving oil field infrastructure.