Iraq Launches Accelerated Gas Capture Initiative to Reduce Flaring and Boost Domestic Power Supply

Iraq has announced an accelerated gas processing and transport project in southern Iraq to reduce associated gas flaring and increase domestic power supply. The initiative, led by the South Gas Company (SGC) and the State Company for Oil Projects (SCOP), aims to reduce reliance on Iranian gas imports and improve financial stability. This move signals a strategic shift in Iraq's energy policy.

By Simon Watkins Thu, April 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM GMT+3 7 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Iraq Launches Accelerated Gas Capture Initiative to Reduce Flaring and Boost Domestic Power Supply

Topics: associated gas energy policy gas capture Iran Iraq U.S.-Iraq relations

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