Name: Abu Khema (also known as Abu Khaymah).
Controlled by: Ministry of Oil (Baghdad).
Location: According to the "Fifth-plus" licensing round information, the area of the field is 294 km², within Al Muthanna Governorate. "One well has been drilled in the field. The field contains oil and associated gas." On announcement of the results of the licensing round, the Ministry of Oil said it has an area of about 1,809 square kilometers.
It was discovered in 1975.
Developed by: Zhenhua Oil
Contract granted: Fifth-plus licensing round, May 2024, beating a bid from Geo Jade.
Form of Contract: EDPC (Exploration, Development and Production Contract)
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A full list of oil and gas fields controlled by the Ministry of Oil in Baghdad can be found here.