Dana Gas Cuts Iraqi Dependence on Iranian Gas with Khor Mor Supply
Dana Gas has begun supplying natural gas from its Khor Mor field in Iraq's Kurdistan region to a local power plant, reducing the country's dependence on gas imports from Iran.
The company signed a deal with Iraq's power ministry last December to supply 100 million standard cubic feet per day of gas to Kirkuk Taza gas-fired power generation facility for at least one year. This agreement is expected to provide fuel for around 80 percent of the Kurdistan region's electricity generation, enabling affordable power for more than 8 million residents.
The completion of the KM250 expansion in the Khor Mor field has increased production capacity by 50 percent to 750 million standard cubic feet per day. This is a significant development as Iraq aims to phase out its reliance on gas imports from Iran, with plans to build power plants able to generate more than 10,000 megawatts.