Baghdad, February 3 (QNA) - The Iraqi Dhi Qar Oil Company announced Tuesday a significant increase in oil production rates at the Nasiriyah field, rising from 52,000 barrels per day to 90,000 barrels per day. This move aims to support national crude oil production and bolster the Ministry of Oil's plans to increase production capacity.

The company stated that this development resulted from continuous technical and engineering efforts, including upgrading the oil field infrastructure, improving the efficiency of operating wells, and introducing modern technologies that contributed to increased production rates.

It explained that the company has begun drilling a new exploratory well in the Abu al Khaimah oil field, in addition to drilling an oil well in the al Bathaa field within the exploration area. The goal is to evaluate oil reservoirs and increase reserves, ensuring sustainable production in the medium and long term.

It added that a plan has been developed to drill 20 oil wells in the next phase, with 10 wells in the Subba oil field and 10 wells in the Nasiriyah oil field, as part of a comprehensive development program aimed at increasing the fields' production capacity and meeting the growing demand for crude oil.

Regarding associated gas, the company affirmed its commitment to utilizing all produced associated gas and preventing its waste, through the implementation of projects to collect and process the gas and feed it into the national grid.

It noted that increasing associated gas production contributes to supporting the oil and gas production system and reducing flaring.

The Nasiriyah field is one of the most prominent oil fields in southern Iraq, specifically in Dhi Qar Governorate, and holds a strategic position in the energy sector. (QNA)