Baghdad, October 18, 2025 —
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil announced on Friday a major achievement in its national gas utilization strategy, confirming that over 80% of associated gas produced from oil fields is now being captured and processed into valuable energy products. The Ministry said it aims to eliminate routine gas flaring in three key southern oil fields by 2028.
Khalid Al-Battayneh, Director General of the Basra Gas Company (BGC), told dinaropinions.com that the company currently collects gas from Rumaila, West Qurna 1, and Al-Zubair oil fields. The recovered gas is transformed into several useful products — including dry gas for electricity generation, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for household use, and condensates for industrial and heavy vehicle applications.
“The remaining gas being flared is low-pressure gas, and we already have projects underway to capture it. Our plan extends to 2028, by which time all routine flaring in these three fields will end,” Al-Battayneh stated.
He emphasized that Iraq’s gas capture program has already had a significant impact on energy production:
- Electricity Generation:
The Basra Gas Company produces more than 1,000 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas dedicated to power generation. This output provides roughly 4,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity daily — enough to power around four million homes in southern Iraq. - LPG Exports:
Iraq reached self-sufficiency in LPG back in 2016 and has since become an exporter. The country currently exports 3,000–4,000 tons of LPG per day, with projections to reach 8,000 tons daily by 2028, according to BGC data.
The Ministry of Oil stated that this progress represents a cornerstone of Iraq’s economic reform and environmental strategy, aiming to reduce gas flaring emissions, maximize resource efficiency, and ensure a stable energy supply for both domestic use and export.
