Baghdad Reviews Progress at Akkas Gas Field Development

The Oil Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of the Akkas gas field, with Deputy Minister for Extraction Affairs, Eng. Basim Mohammed Khudair, chairing a meeting to assess the project’s progress.

Attendees included the Director General of Midland Oil Company (MdOC), the Director General of Reservoirs and Field Development, the Deputy Director General of the Petroleum Contracts and Licensing Directorate (PCLD), and representatives from Ukraine’s Ukrzemresurs, the field’s operator.

Discussions focused on expediting development plans to ensure gas supply for power generation, aligning with government directives to maximize gas investment and enhance energy security. Representatives from Ukrzemresurs confirmed that practical steps have been initiated to advance the project.

(Source: Ministry of Oil)