Rumaila stories

This page is dedicated to news stories from Rumaila. They provide insight into how the field is progressing; how we look after our people, and how Rumaila is making important contributions to its surrounding communities.

Our people
Reaping the rewards of early preparation and multi-departmental collaboration
21st September 2022
A successful turnaround (TAR) which allowed for the integration of a Free Water Knockout system at Degassing Station (DS) 3, was completed safely and two days ahead of schedule.
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The Data Services Team: driving Rumaila’s digital modernization
28th March 2022
A new Data Services Team has been established to support Rumaila’s digital strategy.
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ROO Firefighting and Rescue Team: a journey of continuous improvement
20th January 2021
In recent years, ROO Firefighting and Rescue Team has undergone a transformation in both personnel capability and equipment upgrade.
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Field Development
Powering up across the field
15th February 2023
The first electrical submersible pump (ESP) wells are now being powered by the Rumaila Power Plant, resulting in increased reliability and uptime of the wells.
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Evolving from the ground up
28th March 2022
A new saturation mapping tool is revolutionizing the way teams interpret Rumaila’s dynamic reservoirs.
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Rumaila oilfield achieves milestone of 400 new wells drilled
18th November 2021
Since 2010, a total of 333 producing wells, 35 water injectors and 32 produced water disposal wells have been drilled by the Rumaila Operating Organisation (ROO).
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Supporting Communities
Essential infrastructure work to safeguard the local community
30th June 2022
Supported by the Rumaila Social Welfare Fund, new box culverts have been installed on an important market road at Abu Sukhair, located on the banks of the Shatt Al-Arab river, to ensure safer travel through the area.
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Successful school renovations to support quality education
18th November 2021
Rumaila Social Welfare Fund’s project to renovate the building used by two North Rumaila primary schools improves children’s learning environment.
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Supporting local communities to grapple with COVID-19
19th October 2021
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Al-Khora Primary Health Clinic (PHCC) has continued to successfully aid thousands of Iraqi families through medical services and outreach programmes. In 2020, the clinic stepped up its support, developing and rolling out new initiatives to assist residents during this difficult period.
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Archive

Our people
Taking swift action to prevent production losses
5th December 2019
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Achieving more together
13th June 2019
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Taking action to save local lives
13th April 2019
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Improving vital technology
13th December 2018
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Adapting to international standards
13th September 2018
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Relying on each other
13th August 2018
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Keeping water flowing
13th April 2018
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Monitoring high-performance wells
13th November 2017
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Life at Rumaila
13th November 2017
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An Iraqi Medical Team
13th January 2017
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A first in Iraq: industrial hygiene international certification
13th August 2016
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Field Development
First stage of transformative trunkline project completed
19th April 2021
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Accelerating technology solutions
15th December 2020
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Revolutionising Data Analytics at Rumaila
6th July 2019
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First FWKOs come on-line
6th February 2019
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Radio system upgrade complete
6th December 2018
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Over 180km² of land cleared of UXO
7th August 2018
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Powering Rumaila and Basra
6th April 2018
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Water injection helps to double production in North Rumaila
7th March 2018
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Degassing Station transformed by new vessels
7th June 2017
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Largest ever vessels arrive at Rumaila
7th April 2017
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Rumaila oilfield achieves 3 billion barrel production landmark
1st November 2016
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Horizontal drilling introduced
7th August 2015
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Supporting Communities
Celebrating the graduation of the Al Khora kindergarten class
5th December 2019
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Local communities benefit from improved road network
12th June 2019
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Extensive renovations completed at local school
12th April 2019
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The Mobile Health Clinic – improving the lives of local people
1st May 2018
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Supporting Iraq’s oil sector
7th June 2017
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Staff donations to local causes reaches $160,000
1st February 2017
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Bringing communities together with football
7th April 2016
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Making a difference – the Al Khora Community Centre for Women
1st March 2016
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Rumaila rises to the COVID-19 challenge
Enhancing field efficiency through maintenance
28th March 2022
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Maintaining safety training
28th March 2022
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Committed to keeping wells and degassing stations in check
8th July 2021
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TAR completed successfully through teamwork
8th July 2021
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Working hard to put wells on production
8th July 2021
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Managing shutdowns safely
19th April 2021
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Managing workplace safety
15th December 2020
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Stepping up when it matters
8th October 2020
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Day-to-day operations
8th July 2020
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Flexible working
8th July 2020
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Maintaining performance
8th July 2020
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North Rumaila Water Injection Mechanical Maintenance Section
16th June 2020
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South Rumaila Mechanical Maintenance Team
13th March 2020
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