Maysan:The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Gas Affairs, Izzat Sabir Ismail, has emphasized the urgency in implementing a project to capture associated gas from the Buzurgan, Fakkah, and Abu Ghirab fields in Maysan Governorate. This initiative aims to process 70 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to support the national electricity grid.
According to National Iraqi News Agency, Ismail chaired a meeting to address the project’s implementation requirements, focusing on resolving technical and operational challenges, particularly those related to the Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU). He stressed the importance of completing the project within the specified timeframes and minimizing costs.
To facilitate the project’s completion and ensure the capture of the targeted gas volumes, the Undersecretary directed the Maysan Oil Company, the Oil Pipelines Company, Maysan Energy Company, and the field operator to enhance coordination and utilize existing equipment and facilities.
He also reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting these efforts and overcoming obstacles in associated gas capture projects. These initiatives are seen as vital for reducing gas flaring, optimizing the use of national resources, and strengthening fuel supplies for the electricity sector.
The meeting included the Director General of the Maysan Oil Company and various officials from relevant companies and Ministry departments.