Petro-Baghdad was successfully contracted by Sonangol P&P Iraq to execute comprehensive wellsite core retrieval, handling, and preservation services for the Hartha Wells in the Qaiyarah Oilfield, located near Mosul City, Iraq. The project was completed in the last quarter of 2025.
The primary objective was to ensure the safe retrieval, preservation, and accurate documentation of long (9 m) conventional core barrels from the moment of surface retrieval through to preparation for transport. Our team maintained the core’s physical and petrophysical integrity throughout the entire process, guaranteeing its suitability for advanced laboratory analysis.
Project Scope & Achievements:
The scope involved handling core sections, each consisting of two core barrels with a maximum length of 18 meters. Petro-Baghdad successfully managed, described, and preserved:
- 24 sections (18 m each) from an 8½” hole size.
- 10 sections (18 m each) from a 6″ hole size.
Services Executed:
Our wellsite operations included:
- Safe Core Retrieval: Managing the extraction of core barrels from the rig floor.
- Preservation & Packaging: Implementing immediate preservation techniques to prevent moisture loss and contamination, using industry-standard materials.
- Detailed Description & Orientation: Conducting initial visual description and ensuring accurate orientation marking for geological context.
- Chain-of-Custody Documentation: Meticulously logging all handling steps to maintain a full and auditable record.
All procedures were conducted in strict adherence to industry best practices and specific client specifications to preserve geological textures and sample integrity.
HSE & Quality Assurance:
The project was executed with an unwavering commitment to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), achieving a perfect record of zero incidents throughout all operations.Project Outcome:
The project efficiently met all client objectives. The retrieved cores were transferred to the designated storage facility in excellent condition, maintaining outstanding structural and physical quality. This successful operation ensures that the core material is fully suitable for subsequent Routine and Special Core Analysis (RCAL/SCAL), enabling high-resolution geological, petrophysical, and reservoir characterization studies.
