Drilling
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Sixth drilling rig mobilized for Sepehr–Jofeir project
SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the Sepehr–Jofeir oil field development project announced the deployment of a sixth rig to the field’s drilling fleet, saying the rig has been installed at the “Northwest Jofeir” well. With the start of repair operations, the long-abandoned well will be converted into a producing well in the Gadvan formation.
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Drilling begins at Belal field, signaling stable future gas production
SHANA (Tehran) – The acting director of the Belal gas field development project announced the official start of drilling operations for development wells in this shared field, calling it a key step in accelerating the project and ensuring stable gas production in Iran’s energy hub.
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Drilling of Belal development wells begins
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company announced the start of drilling operations for development wells at the Belal field, relying on the expertise of Iranian engineers.
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$800m allocated to modernize drilling equipment
SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has allocated $800 million to overhaul and modernize the drilling rigs and operational equipment of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC), the company’s managing director announced.
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Fourth drilling rig begins operations at Sepehr, Jofeir fields
SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the development of the Sepehr and Jofeir oil fields announced that the fourth drilling rig, named "MAPNA Nour-2," has begun operations to accelerate progress on the national development project.
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First development well drilled at Yadvaran oil field
SHANA (Tehran) – The drilling operations for the first development well in a six-well project at the Yadvaran oil field have been completed using the Fat’h 92 drilling rig, announced the deputy CEO of National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for drilling projects.
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Alvand rig to join Iranian offshore drilling fleet soon
SHANA (Tehran) – The overhaul of the Alvand offshore drilling rig is in its final stages in the Kish operational area and will soon join the Iranian Offshore Oil Co.’s drilling fleet.
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New step in North Yaran development with first electric rig
SHANA (Tehran) – The first trailer-mounted electric drilling rig has been installed and launched at one of the wells in the North Yaran shared oilfield, aiming to offset production declines and advance development plans.
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Over 17% growth in drilling technical services in four months
SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) provided 2,326 specialized drilling technical operations to client companies in the first four months of the current Iranian year, marking a 17.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to a company official.
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NIDC completes 48 oil, gas wells drillings in four months
SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has drilled and completed 48 oil and gas wells onshore and offshore across Iran during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year, a company official said.
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Advanced radial drilling technology deployed in Aban oil field
SHANA (Tehran) – The cutting-edge radial drilling technology has been implemented for the first time in Iran’s shared oil fields, specifically in a well at the Aban oil field, aiming to boost oil production and reduce water cut.
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Drilling of 10 wells in South Azadegan Field completed
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for drilling projects announced that, through collaboration between NIDC and the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC), the drilling of 10 wells in the South Azadegan oil field has been completed. Following flow testing, the project was fully handed over to the employer for operation.
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Drilling fleet productivity nears 80%
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for drilling operations put the drilling fleet productivity at 78% and announced a 9.1% reduction in standby time during the first quarter of this year. He stated that these achievements were made possible through domestic capabilities, coordinated planning, and centralized management.
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NIDC plans annual overhaul of seven rigs
SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has developed a comprehensive annual plan to overhaul and modernize seven drilling rigs as part of a broader strategy to enhance technical and specialized services across the country’s onshore oil and gas fields, a senior official said.
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NIDC ready to expand regional role
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced a comprehensive plan to modernize its drilling fleet, localize equipment production, develop a national drilling engine, and repair and complete 150 oil wells by year’s end (March 20, 2026).
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NIDC boosts local tech in oil drilling push
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) said one of the company’s strategic priorities in recent years has been the localization of key equipment and increasing the share of domestically manufactured components in drilling projects. A notable example is the construction of the third domestically built drilling rig, which resulted in savings of $7 million.
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NIDC drills, completes 20 onshore oil, gas wells
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced the drilling and completion of 20 onshore oil and gas wells in the first two months of this year (March 21-May 21) using the company’s rigs.
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Iran resumes exploration drilling in Caspian Sea (2)
SHANA (Tehran) -- The shallow water exploration drilling restarts in Caspian Sea during a ceremony held via video conference on the sidelines of the 29th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition, also known as Iran Oil Show 2025, on Friday, May 9 with Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, in attendance.
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Iran resumes exploration drilling in Caspian Sea (1)
SHANA (Tehran) -- The shallow water exploration drilling restarts in Caspian Sea during a ceremony held via video conference on the sidelines of the 29th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition, also known as Iran Oil Show 2025, on Friday, May 9 with Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, in attendance.
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NIDC drills eight oil, gas wells
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for drilling operations announced the drilling and completion of eight oil and gas wells using the company’s rigs during Farvardin (March 21–April 20), the first month of the Iranian calendar year.
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Drilling begins on fifth infill well at South Pars field
SHANA (Tehran) – The supervisor of the 35-well infill drilling project at South Pars Field announced that drilling has begun on the fifth well in the project, located in phases 15 and 16.
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NIDC reports over 6,000 technical, specialized services in past year
SHANA (Tehran) – The technical deputy of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced that 6,264 technical and specialized services were performed in the past year (1403 in the Iranian calendar), marking a 6% increase compared to the previous year.
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Iran invests over $1b in drilling rigs
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced an $800 million investment from the National Iranian Oil Company to purchase 15 onshore drilling rigs this year, adding that an additional $200 to $300 million from the company’s forex reserves will be allocated for ancillary equipment, such as cementing pumps and nitrogen units.
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Drilling operations completed for Well 130 in Bibi Hakimeh Field
SHANA (Tehran) – The drilling and completion of an oil well in the Bibi Hakimeh field concluded at the start of the year 1404 (March 21).
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Iran's largest land-sea seismic survey project completed
SHANA (Tehran) – The exploration director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced the completion of the largest two- and three-dimensional land-sea seismic survey project in the Paniz region of Khuzestan province, utilizing wireless technology.
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NIDC ready to boost cooperation in exploration projects
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced the company’s readiness to expand cooperation with the Exploration Directorate of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) in drilling exploration wells and providing related services. He stated that such collaborations could accelerate the implementation of oil industry projects.
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Drilling rig to be relocated from Kish Gas Field
SHANA (Tehran) – The heavy land-based drilling rig 69 Fat’h, after 10 years of operation in the onshore section of Kish Island’s gas field, is being dismantled and relocated through the efforts of specialized operational teams and strict adherence to safety protocols.
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NIDC reports 13% surge in specialized drilling services
SHANA (Tehran) – The technical deputy of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced that 1,238 specialized drilling operations were carried out from the beginning of the current Iranian year (started March 20, 2024) through the end of the 10th month (January 19), marking a 13% increase compared to the same period last year.
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Advanced drilling implementation in Aban, Paydar Gharb oilfields development project
SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the development of the Aban and Paydar Gharb oilfields has announced the implementation of advanced drilling technologies, including multilateral drilling, in the project’s oil wells.
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NIDC conducts over 18 km of horizontal directional drilling in 10 months
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Special Operations Department of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced the completion of 18,483 meters of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) in both onshore and offshore areas of the country over the past 10 months (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025).