By John Lee.
Drilling operations have begun at the Akkas gas field in Anbar province as part of efforts to expand domestic gas production and support power generation.
The project has entered an initial fast-track production phase with capacity of 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, with subsequent phases planned to raise output to a target of 400 million standard cubic feet per day.
The field is expected to play a strategic role in supplying nationally produced gas to the energy sector, including fuel for the Anbar combined-cycle power plant and the Akkas power station, while also supporting the national economy and employment.
The development of the field is being carried out by Midland Oil Company in cooperation with Schlumberger of the United States, under the Ministry of Oil's plans to strengthen investment in the gas sector and reduce reliance on imports.
(Source: Ministry of Oil)
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