Khor Mor Gas Field Production Halted Amid Iraqi-US Understandings
Operations at the Khor Mor gas field in Iraqi Kurdistan have been suspended following a drone attack, as Baghdad announces new agreements with Washington regarding energy and border security.
The UAE-based Dana Gas company announced the suspension of production at the Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, following a drone attack on the site on Sunday evening.
The company confirmed that the resulting fire was successfully extinguished and that no injuries were reported among staff, while assessments of the damage are currently underway.
The Kurdistan Ministry of Electricity stated that the disruption has resulted in a loss of approximately 2,800 megawatts of power generation capacity.
In response to the incident, the Iraqi Prime Minister ordered the formation of a joint investigative committee to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Separately, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced that an understanding has been reached with Washington to export Iraqi oil through a shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz.
The minister also revealed that ongoing discussions are being held with the United States regarding the potential closure of most border crossings with Iran.