Basra:The Iraqi Drilling Company has successfully completed the drilling of the horizontal oil well EBS-166 in the East Baghdad South field, reaching a depth of 4,165 meters.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the drilling was completed in 54 days, which is three days earlier than the 57-day timeframe specified by the field operator. The operation utilized the IDC-36 drilling rig, which has a power of 1,500 horsepower and was executed with a 90-degree inclination angle, adhering to the approved program and technical specifications.

The Director General, Engineer Muhammad Hantoush Asad Al-Azirjawi, highlighted that the company’s staff efficiency and field experience were pivotal in executing various types of drilling, including vertical, inclined, and horizontal, while managing their respective technical challenges. He praised the workers’ skills and their ongoing efforts in completing the task.

The drilling of well EBS-166 is part of a contract with the Chinese company EBS to drill 17 oil wells in the East Baghdad South field, in partnership with the oil services company COSL, supporting the field’s development plans.