Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has launched the first phase of the Bin Omar gas investment project, laying a 20-kilometer pipeline to deliver 55–65 million standard cubic feet per day of dry gas to power plants and produce 500–600 tons daily of LPG.
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has inaugurated the first phase of the accelerated Bin Omar gas investment project, according to official disclosures. The undersecretary for gas affairs stated that specialized teams began work on April 7, completing a five-kilometer pipeline within 15 days to connect the Nahr Bin Omar field to the Basra Gas Company system. The full project includes laying a 20-kilometer, 5-inch diameter pipeline with an initial investment capacity of 70–80 million standard cubic feet per day in the first phase.
This development matters because the project will supply 55–65 million standard cubic feet per day of dry gas to fuel power plants, addressing chronic electricity shortages. It will also produce 500–600 tons per day of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for local market needs and approximately 1,800 barrels per day of condensates, supporting national revenues.
The ministry emphasized that gas investment whether associated or free is a fundamental pillar for national economy and energy security. Industries impacted include natural gas processing, power generation, and LPG distribution.
Regional stakeholders include Iraq’s South Gas Company, Oil Projects Company, Basra Oil Company, Pipelines Company, and Basra Gas Company.
For investors, the rapid 15-day pipeline installation signals potential for accelerated project execution models. However, the ministry noted that the next phase requires concerted efforts from all parties to achieve planned targets, implying continued infrastructure needs in gas transmission networks and processing systems.
The Ministry of Oil is the Iraqi government body responsible for petroleum policy, exploration, production, and refining.
Basra Gas Company is a joint venture between South Gas Company, Shell, and Mitsubishi.
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