Investment from either or both of the companies is being sought for new infrastructure required for the increased recovery project focused on the Luhais, Nassiriya, Tuba, Nahr Bin Umar and Artawi oilfields, SOC deputy chairman Basim Abdul Kareem was reported as saying by Reuters.

The so-called Integrated South Project consists of building oil pipelines, storage facilities and a seawater supply project to inject water from the Persian Gulf to maintain pressure and enhance oil recovery.

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