Rigzone.com: Shell Joins Evaluation Study of Iraq's Kirkuk Oilfield: “Shell will lend its expertise in exploiting both mature and development fields, as well as providing training for Iraqi oil industry workers, said the group in a press release.” (ShellNews.net) Posted 15 Jan 05

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Shell said it would take part in an evaluation study of the Kirkuk oil field in northern Iraq.

Shell will lend its expertise in exploiting both mature and development fields, as well as providing training for Iraqi oil industry workers, said the group in a press release.

"Shell's contribution to the study... is in line with our continued commitment to supporting the Iraqi oil industry, and establishing a material and enduring presence in the country," said the group.

The study, which will be conducted outside Iraq, is expected to take about one year.

Shell said it was also helping the Iraqi Ministry of Oil on a study of its gas industry, clarifying the long-term decisions the country needs to make in gas planning and marketing.

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