In a bid to make Iraq self-sufficient, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government wants to stop gas flaring in Iraq’s oil fields by 2028, and to use it instead to supply power stations.

Iraq expects to finish within days the final draft of a multibillion-dollar contract with Royal Dutch Shell and Japan's Mitsubishi to capture gas being flared in southern oilfields, Iraq's oil ...

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The deal aims to boost the Tuba's production capacity from 20,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 100,000bpd.

Iraq relies on its domestic gas production for around 60 percent of its needs. Imports cover the remaining 40 percent “but during peak time this percentage increases to reach 50 percent,” the ...

Iraq, OPEC’s second-biggest oil producer, doesn’t have enough gas to operate its mostly gas-fired power plants and suffers from crippling blackouts every summer when demand peaks. It’s also ...

Iraq is exploring alternatives to Iranian gas imports, including options in the Gulf, a government official said, as it seeks to reduce dependence on its sanctions-hit neighbour.

Iraq relies on its domestic gas production for around 60% of its needs. Imports cover the remaining 40% “but during peak time this percentage increases to reach 50%,” the minister said.

Iraq is exploring alternatives to Iranian gas imports, including options in the Gulf, a government official said, as it seeks to reduce dependence on its sanctions-hit neighbour.