Strategic Moves to Utilize Associated Gas Aim to Secure Energy and Reduce Financial Waste

rafidainscope - The official spokesperson for the Construction and Development Coalition, Firas Al-Masalmawi, confirmed on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, that Iraq is taking rapid steps to end the flaring of associated gas, transforming it into a vital resource for energy and investment development. Al-Masalmawi highlighted that this issue is a top priority to stop the financial drain that has cost the country billions of dollars annually, reduce environmental pollution, and supply domestic power plants instead of relying on imports. He explained that recent field efforts have activated strategic agreements, notably the contract with TotalEnergies in Basra and Maysan, the operation of the Halfaya field project, and the launch of new licensing rounds. He anticipates that this comprehensive strategy will yield significant economic and environmental benefits, paving the way for Iraq to achieve gas self-sufficiency by 2028.