Iraqi gov. approves deal with U.S. company to dig oil wells in Missan

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: The official spokesman for the Iraqi government said on Tuesday that the council of ministers approved during its 16th session to sign a contract with a U.S. company to dig 20 oil wells in Missan. “The 20 wells will be drilled in al-Barzerkan field in Missan with a cost of $224.4 million within 24 months,” Ali al-Dabagh said in a statement received by IraqiNews.com news agency. “The council also approved the establishment of diplomatic relations with Salvador,” the statement added. The council’s 15th session was held on April 28. SH (P)/SR 1