Project Overview: Expansion of Gas Transport Infrastructure
On Friday, Hayyan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad, the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs, conducted an oversight visit to the implementation of a significant project designed to extend the dry gas transport pipeline from Khor Al-Zubair to Nazem Shatt Al-Arab. This project spans approximately 40 kilometers and includes a pipeline rated for 42 knots, aimed at ensuring a reliable supply of gas to power plants.
Strategic Importance of the Project
The Ministry of Oil has emphasized that the extension of this pipeline is a critical development that enhances the flexibility and efficiency of gas transportation to electric power stations throughout Iraq. Such infrastructure improvements are vital for addressing the growing energy demands and ensuring sustainable power generation in the region.
Project Specifications
The project, reaching from the Khor Al-Zubair area to Nazem Shatt Al-Arab, showcases a noteworthy commitment to upgrading Iraq’s energy infrastructure with its considerable length and capacity. This development is expected to play a key role in stabilizing gas supply for electricity generation, thereby contributing to the country’s economic growth and energy security.
In summary, the oversight of this pipeline extension marks a pivotal step in bolstering Iraq’s energy framework, critical for future economic stability and growth.
