By John Lee.
The Iraq Oil Exploration Company has completed a two-dimensional seismic survey programme for the Al-Qurnain exploration project in Najaf province, aimed at expanding Iraq's geological database and supporting future oil and gas discoveries.
The project forms part of efforts by the Ministry of Oil to strengthen hydrocarbon exploration activities and increase the country's resource base. The work was carried out by the Second Seismic Crew of the company's Field Work Authority.
According to Director General Osama Raouf Hussein, the programme was completed by Iraqi technical teams despite logistical and geographical challenges, including operations in remote desert areas with limited communications and long supply distances. The survey was conducted in accordance with approved technical and environmental standards.
The project was implemented for Al-Qarnain Petroleum, a subsidiary of China's ZhenHua Oil.
Key details of the programme include:
- Total seismic survey length of approximately 2,850 kilometres
- 47,500 energy points completed
- 100 percent completion rate
- Project finished around 12 days ahead of schedule
Hussein said the completion of the seismic programme in Najaf will support more advanced exploration stages in future projects and help expand Iraq's hydrocarbon resource map, potentially strengthening investment opportunities in the oil sector.
The project was carried out under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad, with follow-up from Deputy Minister for Extraction Affairs Bassem Mohammed Khudair.
The contract for the project was signed in August last year, when it was described as a promising oil and gas prospect on Iraq's border with Saudi Arabia.
(Source: Ministry of Oil)
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