CH2M Hill lands Iraq oil contract

US-based CH2M Hill, a global full-service consulting, design, construction and operations firm, has been contracted by Iraq’s South Oil Company (SOC) to provide project management consultancy services for the Iraq Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP).

The contract is to manage the approximately US$3.5 to $4 billion Phase 1 of the CSSP, which involves the treatment, transmission, and distribution of 5.2 million barrels of seawater per day. The ultimate build-out capacity of the facility is 12.5 million barrels of water per day.

Rob Berra, president of CH2M Hill’s energy and chemicals unit, said, “Successful completion of the Common Seawater Supply Project will help Iraq build the necessary infrastructure it needs to regain its position as one of the largest oil producing countries in the world.

“Our team is pleased to be able to work closely with the staff of SOC to execute this significant project for the Iraqi oil industry.”

The oil fields will use the seawater for enhanced oil recovery, where water is injected into the reservoir, allowing for increased oil production.

Work on the project began in January and is scheduled to enter operations in mid 2017, after which CH2M Hill will provide continued services and support through operations and maintenance (O&M).