BASRA – 19 November 2025 – Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has secured a new contract to deliver project management and engineering services for PetroChina at the West Qurna 1 oilfield in southern Iraq – one of the world’s largest – continuing its decade long support there.
Under the contract, Wood will manage engineering, procurement and construction projects.
Located approximately 50 kilometers north-west of Basra, West Qurna 1 holds more than 20 billion barrels of recoverable reserves and is a cornerstone of Iraq’s energy infrastructure.
Ellis Renforth, President of Operations, Europe, Africa and Middle East at Wood, said: “The West Qurna 1 field underpins the nation’s energy security and contributes significantly to its economic resilience. This contract award deepens our decade-long partnership at West Qurna 1 and reflects the continued trust placed in Wood to deliver complex energy solutions in Iraq.
“We’re proud to combine our global expertise with a strong local workforce to help support Iraq’s energy ambitions.”
The contract will be delivered by nearly 200 Wood employees based in Iraq and the United Arab Emirates.
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