The Fields Development Group (WK), in collaboration with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), organized a workshop to thoroughly discuss the project focused on Enhancing Oil Recovery (EOR) from the Umm Gudair field using polymers.

The workshop was opened by Commercial VP at CNPC – Dubai Office Walid Nader, who expressed his readiness to implement the first project of his Corporation with KOC, and conveyed his gratitude for the trust KOC has placed in them.

For her part, TL Reservoir Studies (WK) Abrar Al-Qattan welcomed the Chinese delegation, which included specialists from various fields. Al-Qattan highlighted the importance of fostering optimal cooperation between the two sides, and stressed the need for early coordination to arrange a field visit, review the required rock samples, and update the geological and dynamic models of the field as the initial steps for this study.

The workshop provided a comprehensive overview of all available data, including geological and geophysical information, as well as data related to testing, drilling, and completing wells, in addition to reservoir engineering and the available dynamic model.

The constructive discussions contributed to enhancing mutual understanding between the two sides.​