EIA Study for Yamama Pilot Project in West Qurna-2 Iraq
LUKOIL Mid-East Limited (LUKOIL) is developing upstream production facilities and production infrastructure in West Qurna (Phase-2) Contract Area in Southern Iraq. The field consists of two main reservoirs Mishrif and Yamama.
In partnership with Basra Oil Company (BOC) of Iraq, LUKOIL is planning to assess and develop Yamama field for oil and gas production activities within West Qurna (Phase 2) Contract Area.
The West Qurna (Phase 2) area is situated in the southern end of Iraq, within the Governorate of Basra. It is located approximately 70 km northwest of Basra City and 3.5 km north to Shat AI Arab River. Shat AI Arab River is one of the major sources of water in the study area.
In accordance with the Iraqi environmental regulations, LUKOIL commissioned Dome to carry out Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Mitigation Measure (MM) study prior to the commencement of the project.