Iraqi gas production increasing as flaring levels fall

Iraq is accelerating efforts to develop its gas sector, supported by its 110 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of mostly associated gas resources. However, despite the country’s supply potential, domestic demand, driven primarily by the power sector, continues to exceed available production. In turn, this is forcing reliance on expensive and unreliable Iranian gas imports.  

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Unlocking opportunities in lesser-used gas streams  

To reduce gas flaring and create value from underutilised gas streams, Baghdad is prioritising large-scale gas capture and processing investments. Flaring currently accounts for approximately half of the country’s total gas output, but is expected to decline significantly over the coming years.

Several key production projects are now underway. Basrah Gas Company has commissionned two new trains –  each with a capacity of 200 mmcfd – increasing the hub’s capacity to 1.4 bcfd.  

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