The South Gas Company (SGC) has launched an accelerated project to increase gas processing and supply in Basra, aiming to boost national energy output and support electricity generation.The project, implemented in cooperation with the State Company for Oil Projects (SCOP), will add 600 tonnes per day of liquefied gas to national production and supply around 55 million standard cubic feet per day of dry gas to power stations.The initiative forms part of efforts by the Ministry of Oil to enhance energy production and meet domestic demand.Key components of the project include:Processing and transport of associated gas from Nahr Bin Omar, Majnoon, and North Rumaila fieldsSupply of 55 mmscf/d of dry gas to electricity generation plantsIncrease of 600 tonnes per day in liquefied gas productionReduction of gas flaring and improved utilisation of associated gasThe project will be implemented in two phases:Phase one: 4.5 km pipeline, to be completed within 15 daysPhase two: 4 km pipeline extensionDeputy Oil Minister for Gas Affairs Izzat Saber Ismail said the project is being executed using national resources, highlighting its role in improving efficiency and accelerating delivery timelines.Senior officials from the South Gas Company and the Oil Projects Company attended the site visit in Basra. (ICE AMMAN)

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