Najaf advances oil exploration with new well
2026-07-29T14:37:56+00:00
Shafaq News- Najaf
Najaf, in southern Iraq, is preparing to drill a new exploratory oil well in the Al-Qarnain oil block after completing the installation of a new drilling site, Governor Yousef Kanawi said on Wednesday.
In a statement, Kanawi described the project as part of the province's plan to explore and develop its oil resources.
Operated by China’s ZhenHua Company through Qarnain Petroleum Company (QPC), the Al-Qarnain field spans roughly 8,773 square kilometers near the Saudi border and is considered one of Iraq’s most promising exploration areas.
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