Name: Block 11
Controlled by: Ministry of Oil (Baghdad).
Location: The block lies in the southwest part of the western Iraqi desert.
It is approximately 70 km west of Samawa city and about 80 km south of Najaf city.
Numerous undrilled structures are identified in this block in the largely untested Salman tectonic zone.
One well has been drilled on this block which provided valuable stratigraphic information with regards to the petroleum system and facies changes.
According to the "Fifth-plus" licensing round information, the block covers an area of about 8,000 km², extending over the Al Najaf and Al Muthanna Governorates. "One well has been drilled on Block. Expected: Predominantly Oil Potential." On announcement of the results of the licensing round, the Ministry of Oil said it has an area of 6,625 square kilometers.
Status: The block was offered in the fourth oil licensing round in 2012, but no bids were received. Subsequently offered in "Fifth-plus" licensing round, May 2024, but no bids were received.
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