The Azadegan oil field, as one of the strategic and key fields of the country in the development of the oil industry, witnessed the signing of a comprehensive operational service contract (IPS) by the Oil Exploration Operations Company today (Sunday, September 29). Abbas Sarkari, the CEO of this company, referred to the importance and capacities of this field during the ceremony and emphasized the necessity of collaboration in the oil sector.
Development of One of the Country's Strategic Fields
Abbas Sarkari stated at this ceremony: "Today, a significant step is being taken for the development of one of the country's strategic fields; a field that is not only a national asset but also a symbol of resilience and the capabilities of the country's oil industry in the current conditions." He also mentioned the capabilities of the Oil Exploration Operations Company in drilling and providing technical services.
Capabilities and Capacities of the Company
The CEO of the Oil Exploration Operations Company added: This company, relying on specialized personnel and modern equipment, including eight 2000-horsepower drilling rigs and 13 technical service units, is ready to act as a capable arm for employers, especially the Engineering Company for Oil and Gas Development of Dasht-e Azadegan Arvand, in the development of the country's oil fields. Sarkari also emphasized that this company is not solely seeking economic benefits, and its main goal is to showcase its capabilities and potential capacities to assist the country's economy.
He noted: "In the Azadegan field, we aim to present a model of speed, precision, and productivity, and in the second package of the IPS contract, we will utilize all our capabilities to achieve the employer's goals and increase sustainable production."
A New Direction in the Oil Industry
Sarkari stated that the Oil Exploration Operations Company has shifted its approach from traditional contracting to a needs-based approach for the oil industry, saying: "This change in approach is based on accumulated experiences, the technical knowledge of domestic specialists, and modern equipment."
In conclusion, the CEO of the Oil Exploration Operations Company announced the readiness of four drilling rigs to assist the country's drilling industry and expressed hope that this contract would be a turning point in the operational history of the Azadegan field and that its implementation would contribute to the advancement of the oil industry and the country's economy.
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