Brief Introduction of the Azar project

The Azar oil anticline is situated in the Anaran exploration block in Ilam province (southwestern Iran), near the Iran-Iraq border. It is one of the most complex oil fields in the region. Before SAED’s establishment, Iran had no prior drilling experience in such a challenging field. Azar Oilfield, oriented northwest-southeast, extends 29 kilometers in length, with 13 kilometers located within Ilam province. Under SAED’s operation, the estimated oil reserves in the field amount to approximately 29.4 billion barrels.

Main Project Activities

Drilling 19 oil wells using Iranian rigs

Conducting well stimulation operations with selective acid treatments

Constructing wellhead facilities and 80 km of flow pipelines

Laying approximately 320 km of oil and gas export pipelines

Building an Early Production Processing Unit (MEPS) with a capacity of 30,000 barrels of oil per day

Establishing a Central Processing Facility (CPF) with capacities of 71,500 barrels of oil and 78 million cubic feet of gas per day

Developing an Operator Permanent Residence Facility (OPRF)

Constructing a 132.11 kV electrical substation

Installing a 40 km pipeline for water transportation to the Central Processing Facility

Achievements and Recognitions

Winning the Gold Medal

Awarded the Gold Medal of Excellence at the International Project Management Award (IPMA) in 2021, in the category of mega projects

Top company

Ranked among the Top 100 companies in Iran, achieving first place in the category of technical and engineering services

Obtaining certificates

Obtained Integrated Management System certificates based on ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015 standards

Design and deployment

Designed and implemented a project management system aligned with the PMBOK standard

Obtaining certification

Earned a certificate in the Fifth Edition of the Human Resources Excellence Award and received a two-star recognition in the sixth edition of this event

Company registration

Featured on the GICHD website – Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining

Achieved over 65 million barrels of oil production from the Azar Joint Oil Field by the end of 2022

Fostered national confidence in the abilities of Iranian experts and companies to develop complex oil fields

Created a unique opportunity for knowledge-based companies

Supported local production of equipment used for well completion, leading to greater independence from imports

Implemented high-quality design standards developed by Iranian experts and empowered Iranian engineers

Procured over 75% of project items from domestic manufacturers and suppliers

Significantly increased local employment in Ilam province and trained specialized personnel, contributing to a reduction in unemployment

Social Responsibility

Furthermore, the company takes pride
in its ethical and social beliefs in Ilam province 

Not only has SAED contributed to creating significant employment for local people workers who are directly and indirectly involved in this project, but has also equipped schools, and communicated safety and health issues with the people especially the dangers of land contaminated with mines and munitions.

All these measure taken in line with SAED’s ethical and social principles and beliefs, has created a brighter and healthier future for employees and their families in Ilam province.

Setting the record of over 84 million man-hours of safe work and being recognized in oil and gas safety ratings, indicate the right path that SAED is taking.

Creating a safety and organizational culture, encouraging safe behaviors, motivating employees, and providing opportunities to attend specialized trainings offered by international organizations, are among the goals pursued by SAED in order to maximize compliance with requirements and prevent adverse events.