May 17, 2005, 10:13 PM

Anaran Oil Field deposits to be determined soon

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) -- Following the conclusion of the drilling operation in the first exploratory oil well in the Anaran Oil Field, the volume of the oil deposits in the area would be determined within the three next months, noted the project contractor of the oil field Mahdi Kamran.

He added, “We are now reviewing the samples taken from the 4800- meter deep well drilled in the oil field as well as the required reservoir tests to determine the volume of the oil deposits in the oil field.”

Hydrozagros Oil and Gas, a Norwegian enterprise, 25 percent share of which belongs to the Luke Oil, undertook the exploratory operations in the oil field, commented by Mr. Mahdi Kamran. He also added, “The three exploratory wells along with two appraisal ones have been drilled to complete these probing operations.”

Anaran Oil Field is located in Ilam, southwest of Iran. Over 100 million dollars have been invested in the development operation of the oil field.

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