Iran’s Daily Oil Production Surges by Over 63,000 Barrels

According to Khabaronline, an Iranian news agency, According to Saghafi, the production boost is the result of a comprehensive strategy involving drilling, well completion, and the rehabilitation of existing assets. A key highlight of the report was the resumption of downhole pump installations after a two-year hiatus.

“This increase was achieved through drilling new wells, acidizing operations, and the successful deployment of downhole pumps,” Saghafi stated. He provided a breakdown of the technical milestones reached during this period:

• Drilling Operations: A total of 4,180 meters of new well drilling and 1,626 meters of repair drilling were completed.
• Well Completion: One new well was fully commissioned, while two repair wells were brought back online after their suspensions were lifted.
• Acidising & Stimulation: Enhanced production operations and acidising were performed on 22 wells to optimise reservoir performance and flow rates.

Domestic Innovation Driving Results

Saghafi emphasised the role of domestic industry in overcoming technical bottlenecks. After a two-year stall, Petropars partnered with three Iranian manufacturers to design, build, and test 38 downhole pump units, including all necessary surface equipment.

The CEO praised the collaborative efforts of Petropars specialists, attributing the project’s success to their technical expertise. He highlighted specific operational gains, noting that Wells No. 51 and 96 in Cluster 14 are now contributing 1,100 barrels per day, while Wells No. 184 and 192 in Cluster 9 have reached a combined output of 1,800 barrels per day.

Strategic Importance of the Azadegan Field

The Azadegan field is one of the largest oil reserves in the region and is shared with Iraq (where it is known as the Majnoon field). While international oil majors lead operations on the Iraqi side, Petropars took over the development of the Iranian portion in 2019 following years of operational delays.

The recent 63,000 bpd surge marks a significant milestone in Iran’s efforts to maximise output from shared reservoirs and maintain competitive production levels with its neighbours.