By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has held a workshop in Baghdad to discuss Iraq's plans for clean hydrogen and blue ammonia production and their potential impact on the national economy. The session, attended by government advisers, academics and representatives from the Ministries of Higher Education and Industry, reviewed Iraq's vision for adopting […]
By John Lee. US-based KBR has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract by KAR Electrical Power Production Trading FZE (KEPPT) for the development of a major fertilizer facility in Basra, Iraq. The project includes a 2,300 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) ammonia production unit and a 3,850 MTPD urea production unit. The FEED will […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) held an extensive meeting with KBR on March 4, 2025, to explore the development of Iraq's first blue ammonia plant in Basra. According to the UK's Royal Society, 'blue ammonia' is ammonia produced using 'blue hydrogen', i.e. hydrogen produced by steam methane reforming (SMR) where the carbon […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Industry and Minerals has secured government approval to establish a fully integrated phosphate fertilizer complex in Anbar and a sponge iron plant in Basra, marking what it describes as a major step in reviving the country's strategic industries. According to a ministry statement, the Higher Committee for Reconstruction […]
By John Lee. A ceremony in London marked the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Iraqi public and private sector entities and British companies and institutions. The event was attended by senior Iraqi officials, including Deputy Prime Ministers, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Minister of Oil. Key agreements included: A Memorandum […]
By John Lee. Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiyya, Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), announced the commission's active role in sustainable development projects, particularly in reclaiming millions of dunams of agricultural land stretching from southern Iraq to Anbar. According to an NIC statement, this initiative aims to foster partnerships with international organizations that can provide […]
By John Lee. Iraq is reportedly preparing to grant an investment licence for its first blue ammonia production plant, which will be situated in Basra Governorate. A spokesperson for the National Investment Commission (NIC) told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the project will reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere, making it environmentally friendly. […]
By John Lee. The President of the Sustainable Technology Solutions division of KBR, Jay Ibrahim, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani during his visit to Texas. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the meeting focused on expanding cooperation in natural gas development, government efforts to reduce carbon emissions, and partnerships […]
