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The location of the proposed reference deep test well, subject of this study, is situated in South Rumaila Field between well R-172 (TD of
5372m) in North Rumaila and Khadir Al-mai deep well KI-1 (TD of 5837m). The reference well is chosen to prove the hydrocarbon potential DEEP EXPLORATION TEST
WELL IN SOUTHERN IRAQ
of the Jurassic carbonate Mus formation and to explore Permian carbonate Chiazairi (Khuff ) formation. The target depth of the location is a
TD of 7000m TVD from ground level.

Exploration of deep prospects in Basra Basin can utilise this study to prepare drilling program with some adjustment on formation tops
using well data and new seismic in any new area in the Basin.

Additional advice is available to Consultants and IOC purchasing the study.

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Favorable hydrodynamic conditions exist in the Basra depression with result that most of the structures are likely to be petroliferous containing
significant oil and gas accumulations. Large anticlinal structures and multiple stratigraphic traps can be expected mainly due to the presence of
deep-seated Infra-Cambrian to lower- Cambrian salts in the depression. The effect of salt movement during Mesozoic time and the influence of
Zagros Orogeny are thought to be responsible for creating and shaping most of the structures.
The location of the deep test well, subject of this study, is situated in South Rumaila Field between well R-172 (TD of 5372m) in North Rumaila and
Khadir Al-mai deep well KI-1 (TD of 5837m) see location map (Figure –1). The reference well is chosen to prove the hydrocarbon potential of the
Jurassic carbonate Mus formation and to explore Permian carbonate Chiazairi (Khuff ) formation. The target depth of the location is TD of 7000m
TVD from ground level.
The Jurassic Mus formation, porous and permeable Dolomite with Limestone partly oolitic, tested light oil in Well R-172. This reservoir, equivalent
to Marrat reservoir in Northern Kuwait oil fields, is anticipated to continue having good properties in south east of Iraq (Basrah Basin). The
ChiaZairi (Khuff ) formation is Dolomitic limestone, which is penetrated by many wells drilled in Gulf countries. The formation, producing light oil
and condensates there, is expected to be porous and permeable reservoir in the proposed test well location.
AUTHOR: Asim Alhassan
Petroleum Geologist & Petrophysicist with more than 35 years of experience in the oil industry in Middle East and North Africa,
Experience includes.
Born in Missan in 1948, completed my primary and secondary studies in Baghdad. In 1972 received my Bsc. degree in Earth
Science-Geology at the University of Baghdad.
In Feb. 1973 worked for the Basra oil company in Geology department, continued working as exploration geologist and then head of
exploration section till August 1988, mainly working on geological data analysis of new discoveries and oil prospects evaluation.
Moved to Arab Well Logging Company based in North oil company in Kirkuk, worked as well logs analyst and hydrocarbons evaluation
till August 1993.
In Oct. 1993 left to Libya and worked with D&G Oil fields Service Company as an exploration geologist on such key wells in Murzuq basin
SW of Libya, supervising on geological control of oriented coring as part of planning for drilling horizontal wells project till 2000.

Two deep wells have so far penetrated the ChiaZairi formation in West and SW of Iraq outside Basrah basin, without finding hydrocarbons. Three In 2001 worked as associate consultant for Bulgar-Geomin Oil Company of Libya (BOL), analyzing and
wells have penetrated Jurassic and /or Triassic formations in Basrah Basin and proved light oil bearing in well R-172, by testing. preparing geological data of prospective hydrocarbon concessions in Sirte basin- Libya till 2003.

The main drilling hazards that will face the drilling of the deep section in the test location are, high pressure and high temperature, mud losses In 2004 joined Iraq Oil Ministry in Reservoirs & Fields Development Directorate, team work integrated
zones at different levels, salt flowage or creeping in Gotnia formation (tight hole) and gas cut mud at different levels. Geological-Reservoir Engineering studies till August 2006.

Exploration of deep prospects in Basra Basin can utilize this study to prepare drilling program with some adjustment on formation tops using well From August 2006 till January 2011 worked with Camco Petroleum Services-Libya as hired Petrophysicist
data and seismic in any new area in the Basin. consultant to Zueitina National Oil Company-Libya, Petrophysical analysis of open hole well logs using
Additional advice is available to Consultants and IOC purchasing the study. Petrolog software, selection of perforating oil zones, evaluation of (CBL) log, monitoring and evaluating Asim Al-Hassan
of transmitted real -time, Logging While Drilling (LWD) data. Currently working with Weatherford Oil Tool Advisory Council Member
Middle East Ltd-North Iraq base-Erbil as a senior formation evaluation engineer, mainly processing and Iraq Energy Institute

CONTENT interpretation of Micro Imager log, processing of acoustic log and open hole interpretation till now.

1: BASIC WELL CRITERIA 3: DRILLING RISK AND UNCERTAINTIES 4: WELL LOCATION AND TD CRITERIA EDITOR: Dr Thamir Al-Uqaili
2: GEOLOGICAL DISCUSSION 3.1 Mud losses 5: WELL OPERATIONS 10
2.1 Trapping 3.2 Water ingress 5.1. Hole size and casing Born in Al Kadhimiya in 1939, where he completed his primary and secondary studies. In 1962, he received a B.A.
2.2 The seal 3.3 Well kicks 5.2 Coring and mud logging in petroleum engineering at the University of London, UK, on a scholarship from the Iraqi Ministry of education. He was
awarded a second scholarship to study for his Master’s Degree in water resources technology from the University of
2.3 Reservoir description 3.4 Pore pressure 5.3 Logging program
Birmingham, then a PhD in oil reserve engineering from the University of London in 1974.
2.4 Source rocks 3.5 Pressure reversals 5.4 Drill time analysis
3.6 Bottom hole temperature In July 1963, he worked for the Iraq Oil Company in Kirkuk, then moved to Basra in 1964. He continued working in petroleum
engineering till July 1969, when he was awarded a scholarship to study for a PhD.
FIGURES He returned to Basra in 1975 to work as manager of petroleum engineering at the South Oil Company.

He worked in the Kirkuk and Ain Zalah fields in the south and middle of Iraq, and was the first to supervise the use of
directional drilling in Iraq (east of Baghdad). He implemented the pioneering production project in the east Baghdad fields,
and assessed the suitability of the Iraqi bentonite mud for well drilling.
1: Location Map Of Southern Iraq Fields, conditions 10: Pressure profile, (10A) pressure
(1A): Well location 6: Stratigraphic correlation Diwan-1/ profile with geological section He held high-ranking positions at the National Oil Company and the Ministry of Oil, including:
2: Permian (Khuff) Correlation Test Well/ Burgan-339 11: Hole and casing program
. General Manager of Kirkuk fields in 1978.
3: Jurassic Correlation 7: Stratigraphic predictions 12: Casing schematic · Founder and manager of the Midlands Oil Company, 1980-1983.
4: Stratigrahic column 8: Jurassic source rocks 13: Drill time analysis
· Studies, Planning and Monitoring General Manager, Ministry of Oil, 1983-1986.
5: Geological predictions and underground 9: Permian source rocks
· Technical advisor for the Oil Projects Company, 1987.

ANNEXES · Founder and general manager of the Iraqi Drilling Company, 1990-1993.
· Worked in the field of petroleum engineering, production and drilling in several countries, Dr Thamir Al-Uqaili
including Libya (1993-1995), Spain (1997-2000), Dubai (2003-2006), Oman, Muscat (2007), Jordan and Yemen. Member of the Board
Iraq Energy Institute
· He is currently a consultant in the assessment and development of oil and gas fields.
1: Expected formation tops, 3: Casing design summary 5: Hydraulics and BHA
measured from GL 4: Formation pressure and mud 6: Mud type & properties
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