Waha Oil Company announced a new technical milestone at the Al-Faragh field, successfully completing the connection and commissioning of the second phase of its gas separation filter on August 24.
This achievement has increased the amount of gas processed from approximately 150 million cubic feet per day to 184 million cubic feet per day, an increase of 34 million cubic feet daily. The company stated that this enhances the readiness of the gas processing and separation system and increases its operational capacity. Waha Oil emphasized that the work was executed with high efficiency and safety, reflecting the expertise of its technical and field personnel.
This development is part of the company's efforts to develop operational capabilities, enhance production system efficiency, and maximize the utilization of its technical capabilities and resources to support sustainable operations and production.
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