Karun Oil and Gas Operating Company has successfully increased its oil production commitments by 100% compared to the same period last year in the first half of the current year. Hassan Shahrouyi, the CEO of the company, announced that this increase in production has been recorded alongside significant growth in major repair operations and the renovation of the company's facilities and operational infrastructure.
Maintenance Operations
During this period, 93 well repair operations were conducted using a mobile core drilling rig, 17 acidizing operations for wastewater injection wells, and 35 fracturing and logging operations were completed. Additionally, 19 wellhead facilities were installed, along with numerous corrective and safety measures for wellhead equipment. Shahrouyi stated that these activities have increased by 15 to 40 percent compared to the same period last year and have played a significant role in maintaining production capacity and enhancing well productivity.
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Major Repairs and Infrastructure Improvement
The CEO of Karun Oil and Gas Operating Company referred to the major repairs of 5 gas stations, approximately 49,000 square meters of thickness testing, and the replacement of pipeline connections in the production and desalination units. Other significant actions included the procurement and replacement of 650 valves and the repair of 1,800 industrial parts. These repairs and maintenance of infrastructure have been carried out to increase the reliability of equipment and improve the quality of produced oil. Shahrouyi also noted that 46 process amendments have been issued to address operational constraints and optimize equipment performance.
In conclusion, the CEO of Karun Oil and Gas Operating Company emphasized that maintaining production capacity, accelerating major repairs, and enhancing well productivity will be the main priorities of the company in the second half of 1405. This company, as one of the subsidiaries of the National Iranian South Oil Company, produces over 70% of Iran's crude oil.
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