15 oil wells were drilled and recovered in the previous month
The Iraqi Drilling Company announced on Tuesday the completion of drilling and reclamation of 15 oil wells during the month of February.
'The Iraqi Drilling Company completed the drilling and reclamation of 15 oil wells in Iraqi oil fields during the month of February, as part of its ambitious plans to enhance production capabilities and support the development of oil fields,' the company said in a statement obtained by the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
According to the statement, the deputy director general of the company, Kadhem Habash Khalif, explained that 'the technical and engineering staff completed the drilling of two oil wells, in addition to the reclamation of 13 wells, distributed over a number of oil fields for the benefit of national companies and international licensing companies operating in Iraq.'
'This achievement reflects the high efficiency of the company's staff and its ability to carry out works according to the specified timelines and high technical standards,' Khalif said, noting that 'the Iraqi Drilling Company continues to implement its strategic plans to increase the pace of achievement and enhance its role in supporting the national economy through the development of the oil extraction sector in Iraq.'
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