Khor Mor Gas Output to Fall 50% During Maintenance
At a Glance
- Khor Mor gas production will be cut by 50% during scheduled maintenance.
- Maintenance is expected to last about 20 days.
- Officials say the reduction will affect gas supplies and electricity generation.
- Sufficient gas reserves remain available during the maintenance period.
Gas production at the Khor Mor field will be reduced by half from Friday, October 2, as scheduled maintenance begins at the field.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Maintenance Work: “Maintenance work will temporarily slash field output to 50%.” — Muhammad Haseeb, Director of Slemani Oil and Minerals.
- Electricity Generation: “The output reduction will affect electricity generation and gas supplies.” — Muhammad Haseeb, Director of Slemani Oil and Minerals.
- Focus Area: The maintenance is expected to temporarily reduce gas supplies to the electricity sector while available reserves help cover demand.
20 Day Maintenance Period
Muhammad Haseeb, director of the Slemani Oil and Minerals Directorate, told Channel8 that maintenance work will begin on Friday and is expected to continue for approximately 20 days. Officials said sufficient gas reserves are available to support supplies during the maintenance period.
Khor Mor supplies gas to 85% of the Roonaki electricity project, making its production an important source for power generation in the region.
Khor Mor Gas Field
The Khor Mor gas field is located in the Qadir Karam subdistrict of Chamchamal district in Slemani Governorate. Production began in 2008, and the field is operated by Pearl Petroleum, a consortium of five energy companies. The field produces natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, also known as household gas, and gas condensate.
FYI
Khor Mor has previously faced disruptions following missile and drone strikes targeting the field. Those incidents halted production and affected electricity generation across the Kurdistan Region.
The scheduled maintenance is separate from those earlier disruptions and is intended to temporarily reduce output while work is carried out at the field.
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