Unlocking Iraq’s Energy Potential: A New Era Begins
Investing in a Greener Future
TotalEnergies, in partnership with Basra Oil Company and QatarEnergy, has embarked on an ambitious project to construct ArtawiGas25, a state-of-the-art gas processing facility in the Basra region of Iraq. This significant investment of around $250 million will not only reduce gas flaring but also provide a cleaner source of energy for the local community.
A Key Component of the Gas Growth Integrated Project
ArtawiGas25 is a crucial part of the $10 billion Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP), launched in September 2021 to transform Iraq’s natural resource development and electricity supply. The GGIP project consists of four key elements: recovering and utilizing flared gas, redeveloping the Ratawi oil field, establishing a 1GW solar farm, and building a seawater treatment plant.
Reducing Emissions and Powering Homes
The ArtawiGas25 facility is designed to process 50 million cubic feet of associated gas per day from the Ratawi field, which was previously flared. This will significantly reduce gas flaring at the field and supply clean energy to local power plants, meeting the needs of approximately 200,000 households in the Basra area.
A Modular Design for Future Expansion
The facility’s modular design presents opportunities for similar applications across other oilfields in Iraq, paving the way for future expansion and growth. With an expected start date by the end of this year, ArtawiGas25 will create up to 160 direct and indirect jobs for Iraqi nationals during the construction phase and 30 jobs during the operational phase.
Delivering Valuable Solutions
Julien Pouget, Senior Vice-President of TotalEnergies Exploration & Production Middle East & North Africa, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “We are proud to launch the ArtawiGas25 project, which will provide a tangible demonstration of the benefits of the GGIP. Through this project, TotalEnergies is showcasing its ability to deliver valuable and fast-track solutions that meet the government’s expectations and the country’s electricity needs.”
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