Iraq Confirms Achievements Made in the Gas Sector

The Undersecretary of the Ministry for Gas Affairs, Mr. Ezzat Saber Ismail, stressed the government and the ministry's keenness, through the directives of the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, to raise gas investment rates in a way that contributes to providing fuel for power generation stations and supporting the national economy. This came during his chairmanship of the leadership meeting for gas projects.

During the meeting, the projects implemented by the ministry to raise associated gas investment rates were reviewed, in addition to projects implemented to develop gas fields, to support the energy and industry sector in the country.

During the meeting, the Undersecretary pointed to the achievements made in the associated gas investment sector, which will reach 70% by the end of this year, adding that the ministry has also achieved an achievement in the field of production, storage and export of liquefied gas, in addition to increasing gas supply outlets for vehicles due to the increase in the number of gas systems added to them, indicating an increase in the number of technical workshops as well to improve the level of services provided to citizens.

The meeting was attended by the general managers of the relevant oil companies and departments.