Project Overview
A National Energy Asset
The Ad Daimah Project stands as one of Iraq’s defining upstream developments, a landmark venture operated by KAR OG DIMA DMCC under the Fifth-Plus Licensing Round, in partnership with the Missan Oil Company (MOC).
Strategically located in Missan Governorate in southern Iraq, the project represents the next generation of national energy advancement, combining Iraqi expertise with world-class standards to unlock reserves and deliver long-term value.
Through innovation, discipline, and commitment to sustainability, KAR OG DIMA DMCC is developing Ad Daimah as a model of responsible upstream development – strengthening energy independence, expanding export capacity, and contributing to economic resilience.
From resource to resilience — Ad Daimah is shaping the energy of tomorrow.
Project Highlights
– Contract Type: Development & Production Contract (DPC).
– Partners: Iraqi Ministry of Oil – (MoO) / Missan Oil Company (MOC).
– Operator: KAR OG DIMA DMCC.
– Contract Area: 448 km².
Strategic Significance
Integrating national and international expertise under a unified operational model. Employing digital oilfield technologies and real-time performance systems.
Designing infrastructure aligned with Iraq’s long-term sustainability goal.
KAR’s selection among numerous international applicants marks a milestone achievement for an Iraqi company.
The Ad Daimah Project is not only a symbol of industrial progress – it is a statement of Iraq’s ability to build and manage complex, high-value energy projects with world-class precision.
2029 – Commissioning of the CPF, first oil, and continuation of phased field development.
Project Timeline and Milestones
2025 – Contract activation, Preliminary Development Plan approval, land demining, baseline surveys, and environmental studies.
2026 – 3D seismic acquisition, spudding of two appraisal wells, and workover of Da-1 well.
2027 – Completion of appraisal wells, re-entry of Da-1, and drilling of three development wells.
2028 – Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of the Central Processing Facility (CPF).
