Iraqi Oil Ministry launches first phase of Bin Omar gas investment with a capacity of 80 million cubic feet per day
The Ministry of Oil inaugurated on Wednesday the first phase of the accelerated Bin Omar gas investment project in the Nahr Bin Omar field, in a move aimed at enhancing associated gas investment and supporting the energy system in Iraq.
In this regard, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Gas Affairs, Izzat Saber Ismail, said in a speech he delivered during the ceremony that the project was completed in record time, as work started in the first week of this month and was completed before its end, thanks to the continuous efforts made by the technical and engineering staff around the clock.
He stressed that “the gas sector enjoys exceptional attention from the government and the Ministry of Oil, as it represents a fundamental pillar in supporting the national economy and enhancing energy security,” indicating that “the ministry is working to achieve optimal investment in gas, whether associated or free, in a way that contributes to reducing waste and maximizing revenues.”
The Undersecretary explained that “the project includes extending a pipeline with a length of (5) kilometers and a diameter of (20) inches, to connect the gas system, with an initial investment capacity ranging between (70 – 80) million standard cubic feet per day.”
He added that the project will contribute to supplying between (55-65) million standard cubic feet per day of dry gas to feed power plants, and producing between (500-600) tons per day of liquefied gas to meet the needs of the local market, as well as producing about (1800) barrels per day of condensates, which will support national revenues.
Shafaq.com