Iraq's oil output rebounds with new developments in southern fields

Iraqi News

2 days ago

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq's oil production is gaining pace for expansion with increasing national efforts to raise the capacity of oil fields in the southern part of the country, most notably Nasiriyah and Saba in Dhi Qar province.
Intense efforts are being made to increase the two oil fields' production to 120,000 barrels per day in support of the national economy.
Director of the state-owned Dhi Qar Oil Company (DQOC) Saeed Shalaka said in a statement on Saturday that work is progressing at a rapid pace in fields included in national development initiatives, notably the Nasiriyah field, one of the largest in southern Iraq.
Shalaka mentioned earlier that seven additional oil wells were linked at the Nasiriyah oil field, resulting in an increase in output from 52,000 to 70,000 barrels per day.
The Iraqi official clarified that eight oil wells have been connected at the Saba oil field, in addition to the installation of a new isolation system, increasing production capacity from 8,500 to 30,000 barrels per day.
The Nasiriyah and Saba fields are significant due to their strategic location and large reserves. Additionally, there is potential for development to enhance associated gas recovery, which could help reduce dependence on imported gas and support energy security objectives.
Despite impressive success in raising oil production in Iraq, hurdles continue, owing to ongoing financial pressures, a harsh operating environment, and logistical infrastructure issues, particularly in the southern part of the country.
To overcome these challenges and accomplish the government's strategic goals, the Iraqi Ministry of Oil is depending on local enterprises' tremendous potential, government assistance, and ongoing collaboration with multinational corporations.