TEHRAN Nov. 10 (Shana) � National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC), enjoying the support of Iranian contractors, is prepared to operate regional drilling projects, said the company's chief.
Heydar Bahmani said NIDC is in talks with Iraq National Oil Company for boosting bilateral cooperation and the two companies have signed an agreement in this regard.
NIDC has also held talks with several Iranian private sector companies for boosting the range of its drilling services, added Bahmani.

NIDC is negotiating with Eni and Saipem, the Italian oil and gas industry contractor, which is a subsidiary of Eni.
For the time being, there are many wells that need to be drilling inside Iran by NIDC and the company has prioritized them over foreign bids, he added.

From a limited fleet of six drilling rigs in the beginning years of the 80' to one of the Middle East's most trusted companies in the field of oil & gas drilling, NIDC has a rich history of technical innovation and development.
NIDC traces its roots to 1980, when it was established at the behest of Great Leader of Iran.

Since its inception, NIDC has always been the leading provider for both onshore and offshore drilling as well as the related technical services and well control operations in the country.
Today, NIDC has a workforce of 16,000 employees, operating in 10 provinces. Presenting all the required technical services and enjoying the benefits of its state-of-the-art equipment and skilled man power and expertise gives NIDC a unique position among drilling contractors and made it a qualified candidate for International projects.

With the right people, right strategy and the right policy, NIDC is moving to address the drilling industry�s comprehensive

By SHANA