Baghdad: Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed that Iraq is working to fully utilize all associated gas produced from its oil fields by the year 2028, as part of the government's broader strategy to maximize national resources and reduce dependence on imports.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, this announcement came during Al-Sudani's meeting with Gregory Bloom, Vice President of the American oil services company Baker Hughes. The meeting was also attended by Steven Fagin, Charg© d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. Discussions centered on potential cooperation and the company's involvement in the development of Iraqi oil fields and investment in associated gas.

Al-Sudani emphasized the government's focus on localizing oil-related industries and creating job opportunities for Iraqis. He outlined the importance of incorporating subcontracting into projects to benefit the local private sector. Furthermore, he highlighted the need to train Iraqi engineers and technicians on the latest energy sector technologies to align with global advancements and enhance national capabilities.

Gregory Bloom expressed Baker Hughes' interest in expanding cooperation with Iraq, particularly in the areas of gas investment and oil field development. He confirmed the company's readiness to provide advanced technologies to support Iraq's ongoing development initiatives.