13 Wells to Be Drilled at Forouzan Oilfield to Boost Output

Drilling operations have begun in Forouzan Oilfield to increase oil output in the joint field.
According to a contract signed earlier between the Iranian Offshore Oil Company, Petropars Group and Mobinasazeh Gostar to enhance production, 13 wells will be drilled in the field, the Oil Ministry’s news agency Shana reported.
The development project, estimated to cost $314 million, also includes repair operations at 13 other wells that are operational, establishment of 27 km of subsea pipelines and construction of two platforms and installation of associated cables.
A joint field located 100 km southeast of Kharg Island in Persian Gulf, Forouzan has 53 wells and is linked with Marjan Oilfield of Saudi Arabia.