Kuwait Energy brings Faihaa-2 oil well online in Iraq

October 13, 2016

KUWAIT CITY -- Kuwait Energy has started production from the Faihaa-2 well in the Block 9 concession in southern Iraq.

The Faihaa 2 well was spudded on Jan. 3, with production testing commencing in September. On Oct. 1, the well began commercial production and has stabilized at a rate of 5,600 bopd.

Kuwait Energy holds a 60% revenue interest and is the operator of the Block 9 concession, while Dragon Oil holds 30% and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation holds 10%.

Connect with World Oil
Connect with World Oil, the upstream industry's most trusted source of forecast data, industry trends, and insights into operational and technological advances.