Iraq to drill 27 new oil wells during the first half of 2025

The Ministry of Oil announced on Thursday that the Iraqi Drilling Company will complete the drilling and rehabilitating of 113 oil wells during the first half of 2025.

The ministry said in a statement today that the company’s staff completed the drilling of 27 new wells and the reclaiming of 86 wells during the first half of 2025, in support of the ministry’s plans to increase production rates and enhance the efficiency of oil fields.

The statement quoted the company’s general manager, Hassan Mohammed Hassan, as saying that these figures reflect the commitment of national cadres who continue to work efficiently despite the challenges on the ground. He emphasized the senior management’s commitment to developing employees’ capabilities and providing an integrated and safe work environment that ensures achieving the best results within the scheduled timelines.

He added that the company is proceeding with its upcoming projects in line with a vision to expand the scope of drilling and reclamation operations, contributing to supporting the national economy and keeping pace with the aspirations of the energy sector in Iraq.

Shafaq.com