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US-based KBR has been awarded a “major contract” by Iraq’s state-owned Basra Oil Company (BOC) to provide integrated field management services (IFMS) for the Majnoon oil field, according to a statement.

Located in southern Iraq, Majnoon is one of the world’s largest oil fields, with estimated reserves of over 38 billion barrels.

Under the IFMS contract, KBR will provide upstream engineering, project and operations management.

The company said it will also provide maintenance services to enhance crude production, modernise field facilities, and implement advanced artificial intelligence and digital technologies to optimise reservoir performance.

KBR’s scope includes subsurface drilling and reservoir engineering.

Jay Ibrahim, president of KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions, said: “This award underscores KBR’s deep and diverse technical capability, including upstream operational services, and decades-long commitment to Iraq.

 “Oil field development projects of this scale and complexity require a strategic and trusted high-value provider with proven in-country experience, disciplined execution and a strong safety culture.

“We are honoured to support BOC in advancing Iraq’s energy ambitions and delivering sustained long-term value.”

KBR said that the project is expected to generate local employment across Iraq’s engineering, construction and oilfield services industries, with an initial estimated workforce of approximately 2,000 in-country personnel.