Tag Archives | South Gas Company (SGC)

Phase One of Nahr Bin Umar Accelerated Gas Project Opens

By John Lee. The first phase of the accelerated associated gas investment project at the Nahr Bin Umar Oil Field has been inaugurated, with the aim of boosting associated gas utilisation and supporting Iraq's energy supply. The project involves the laying of a 5-kilometre pipeline with a 20-inch diameter to connect the gas network. Its […]

Ibn Omar Gas Project to Begin Operations by End-April

By John Lee. The accelerated gas investment project at the Nahr Bin Omar field is scheduled to enter operational service by the end of April, according to Iraq's Ministry of Oil. The project, part of efforts to increase utilisation of associated gas and reduce flaring, will deliver additional supplies of dry gas, liquefied petroleum gas […]

New Iraqi Pipeline Project to Increase Gas Processing

By John Lee. The South Gas Company (SGC) has launched an accelerated project to increase gas processing and supply in Basra, aiming to boost national energy output and support electricity generation. The project, implemented in cooperation with the State Company for Oil Projects (SCOP), will add 600 tonnes per day of liquefied gas to national production […]

Basra Oil Output Down 73%

By John Lee. Basra Oil Company (BOC) has reduced crude oil production from 3.3 million barrels per day to 900,000 barrels per day following the suspension of exports from southern ports. The reduction was confirmed during a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad to […]

Baker Hughes signs Deal to Reduce Gas Flaring in Iraq

By John Lee. US energy technology company Baker Hughes has announced an agreement with Iraq-based Halfaya Gas Company (HGC) to strengthen their collaboration for an innovative flare gas recovery system at the Bin Umar [Nahr Bin Umar, Nahr Ben Umar] gas processing plant in southeastern Iraq. The project will significantly reduce upstream flaring and transform […]

Two Companies compete for Iraq LNG Import Terminal Project

By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has confirmed that it is going ahead with the floating terminal project for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), stressing its importance for securing electricity generation. The Ministry said that the Council of Ministers and the Ministerial Energy Council have approved implementation mechanisms, including inviting six companies to […]

Iraq Opens Central Gas Processing Facility at Block 9

By John Lee. The Ministry of Oil has inaugurated the Central Gas Processing Facility at the Al-Faihaa [Fayhaa, Block 9] oil field in Basra, with a capacity of 130 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD). The launch was conducted via video link by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, in the presence of Deputy Prime […]

Shell Ready to Increase Investments in Iraq

By John Lee. During his official visit to London, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with Wael Sawan, CEO of Shell, to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation between Iraq and the energy giant. The discussions emphasized Iraq's focus on advancing its oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors, aligned with the government's recent announcement of new investment […]

South Gas Company to Lead LNG Platform Project

By John Lee. Iraq's Cabinet has approved the South Gas Company (SGC) to oversee the establishment of a fixed platform for importing liquefied gas. The company has been granted the following responsibilities: Coordination with Iraqi Ports Authority: Identify platform and gas storage locations, define specifications, and negotiate preparatory works including excavation, landfilling, and berth construction. […]

TotalEnergies' Gas Investment Project in Basra "On-Track"

By John Lee. Iraq's Oil Ministry reported steady progress on the gas investment project led by French company TotalEnergies in Basra, confirming it aligns with the government's strategic timelines. Deputy Oil Minister for Extraction, Mr. Basem Mohammed Khudair, chaired the seventh Joint Management Committee meeting, attended by officials including Deputy Minister for Gas Mr. Ezzat […]

Iraq and Shell discuss Enhancing Energy Cooperation

By John Lee. As part of his visit to the United States, Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil Minister, Hayan Abdul Ghani, met with senior executives from Shell, including Vice President Fakher Abdulrahim Badr [Bader] and Head of International Affairs Amy Conroy. The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration in gas and energy […]

Iraq Boosts Gas Export Capacity with New Terminal

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced the opening of a second terminal for the export of liquid gas and condensates at Umm Qasr Port in Basra. The new facility, inaugurated by Deputy Minister for Gas Affairs, Izzat Saber Ismail, will enhance export flexibility, increasing current monthly export capacity from 50 tons to […]