Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has launched the first phase of the Accelerated Project at Bin Umar field, a step aimed at increasing gas recovery and supporting the country’s energy system.
Officials said the project was completed in record time, with work starting in early April and finishing before the end of the month.
The project is expected to supply 55 to 65 million standard cubic feet of dry gas per day to power plants, helping support electricity generation.
It will also produce 500 to 600 tons per day of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for the local market, along with about 1,800 barrels per day of condensates, adding support for the economy.
A key part of the project is a five-kilometer pipeline connected to the gas network, with an initial capacity of 70 to 80 million standard cubic feet per day.
The project, carried out by the South Gas Company and Oil Projects Company, is part of Iraq’s broader push to capture more associated gas from oil fields and reduce wasted resources.
Gas from Bin Umar, Majnoon, and North Rumaila will help feed the system as Iraq works to strengthen energy supplies and reduce shortages.
