{"id":238601,"date":"2026-08-06T14:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T14:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/238601\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T14:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T14:58:13","slug":"iraqi-drilling-company-completes-well-rehabilitation-at-west-qurna-1-oil-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/238601\/","title":{"rendered":"Iraqi Drilling Company completes well rehabilitation at West Qurna 1 oil field"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) \u2013 The Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) has successfully completed the rehabilitation of oil well WQ1-132 at the West Qurna 1 oil field, marking another step in Iraq\u2019s efforts to enhance oil production efficiency and support the long-term development of its energy sector.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project was carried out as part of the company\u2019s operational program to improve well performance and maintain sustainable crude oil production.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a statement issued by the Iraqi Drilling Company, the rehabilitation work was completed in line with directives from Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi and under the supervision of the company\u2019s Director General, Mohammed Hantoosh Asad Al-Azirjawi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technical and engineering teams carried out the operation using the company\u2019s specialized expertise and equipment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company said the rehabilitation project forms part of its broader strategy to improve the efficiency of existing oil wells while supporting sustainable production across Iraq\u2019s major oil fields.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restoration work on producing wells helps maximize output, extend operational life, and improve field performance without the need for entirely new drilling operations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Iraqi Drilling Company emphasized that the successful completion of the project reflects the capabilities of its engineering and technical staff, who continue to execute specialized rehabilitation operations according to approved operational plans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company noted that relying on local expertise strengthens operational efficiency while supporting the continued development of Iraq\u2019s oil infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">West Qurna 1 is one of Iraq\u2019s largest producing oil fields and plays a significant role in the country\u2019s crude oil output.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ongoing rehabilitation and maintenance projects are designed to ensure production stability, improve operational reliability, and meet the technical requirements of field development programs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The completion of well WQ1-132 is expected to contribute to maintaining 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