Abu dhabi: Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum have commenced supplies of natural gas from the Khor Mor field in the Kurdistan Region to Iraq's Ministry of Electricity in Kirkuk, to further support the electricity sector in Iraq. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement, signed last December with the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, stipulates that Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum, as joint operators of the Kurdistan Gas Project, will supply 100 MMscf/d of gas from the Khor Mor gas processing facility to the Kirkuk Taza power station for an initial term of one year. This initiative aims to improve power generation and services in the country.
This development signifies a substantial step in the companies' strategy to expand gas sales following the completion of the KM250 expansion project. Commissioned in October 2025, this expansion increased production capacity from Khor Mor by 50% to 750 MMscf/d. The increased capacity has allowed the partners to explore new markets and deliver essential gas via pipeline from the Khor Mor gas processing facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).
Majid Jafar, CEO of Crescent Petroleum and Managing Director of the Board of Dana Gas, emphasized the importance of this milestone for the companies' growth in the gas sector within the Kurdistan Region. He highlighted the collaboration with the Kurdistan Regional Government, local authorities in Sulaymaniyah, and the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, contributing to improved services for the Iraqi people.
Richard Hall, CEO of Dana Gas, remarked that the agreement is a significant step in realizing the benefits of the ongoing expansion program. The additional capacity resulting from the KM250 expansion paves the way for further cooperation on energy within Iraq's market, enhancing energy security and supporting more reliable electricity services.
The Khor Mor gas project currently fuels more than 80% of the KRI's electricity generation, providing affordable power to over 8 million Iraqis across the KRI and other governorates. With total investments exceeding US$ 4.0 billion, the operations have generated over 47,000 direct and indirect jobs, with expectations for substantial growth in the coming years due to increased capacity and new projects.