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| Iraq's Kurdistan Region is increasingly establishing itself as a major natural gas hub |
| 2026-06-30 |
Text: Iraq's Kurdistan Region is increasingly establishing itself as a major natural gas hub. A new pipeline connecting the Khor Mor gas field to Chamchamal and from there to a power plant in Sulaimani was completed this week, consolidating the area as a significant energy integration node. The Chamchamal field is also expected to begin producing natural gas by mid-2027, which will power the Bazian industrial zone. Together, these developments will supply more than 70 percent of the region's electricity, as well as most of Sulaimani's heavy industries by next year, with further expansion planned toward Erbil. The strategic weight of this cluster is considerable. Khor Mor holds 8.47 Tcf gross 2P gas reserves; Chamchamal will add another 6.62 Tcf, bringing the combined total to 15 Tcf and making this the largest gas-producing zone in Iraq. Two additional major fields in the same vicinity, Miran and Kurdamir, have been licensed to American companies and are expected to reach production within the coming years, though their timelines remain uncertain. More at the link Related: Khor Mor gas field: 2025-12-04 Baghdad says Khor Mor attack carried out by 'two drones', to deploy air-defense systems Khor Mor gas field: 2025-12-01 KRG’s Runaki project returns to 24-hour power after blackouts from drone attack on Kho Mor storage tank Khor Mor gas field: 2025-11-29 Why does the Khor Mor gas field come under attack during political tensions? Related: Chamchamal: 2026-03-24 Peshmerga ministry calls on Baghdad to rein in terrorist groups attacking Kurdistan Chamchamal: 2025-12-04 Baghdad says Khor Mor attack carried out by 'two drones', to deploy air-defense systems Chamchamal: 2025-11-30 Military expert says Khor Mor strike originated from Turkmen PMF area Related: Sulaimani: 2026-06-28 Wheat harvest to approach 5 million tons as yield tops 4 million: Iraqi trade Sulaimani: 2026-06-01 Iran targets Kurdish opposition base in Erbil with two missiles Sulaimani: 2026-05-24 Hundreds of Illegals Cross English Channel Amid Reports of Armed Militants Gathering on Belgian Beaches |
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