Production at the Khormor field located in the Kurdistan region of Iraq has been reported halted following a suspicious drone attack. This incident has caused a shutdown of production at this field, which is recognized as one of the key sources of natural gas in the region.
Details of the Incident and Its Impacts
The fire resulting from this attack was quickly extinguished, and fortunately, no injuries were reported among the personnel. However, production at the Khormor field remains suspended, and damage assessments are underway. The Khormor field, with a daily production capacity of approximately 400 million cubic feet of natural gas, is considered one of the important projects of Pearl Petroleum.
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Coordination with Authorities and Future Production
Pearl Petroleum is closely coordinating with the Kurdistan Regional Government and federal authorities in Iraq, who have expressed their strong support in this matter. This collaboration aims to accurately assess the damages and determine the timeline for resuming production. Additionally, Pearl Petroleum has promised to provide further updates to the market in the near future.
Recently, the Khormor field has been recognized as one of the strategic investments in Iraq's energy sector, and given its high production capacity, the halt in production operations could have significant economic impacts on the region. It is expected that with improved conditions and necessary assessments, production at this field will resume, but existing uncertainties regarding security must also be taken into account.
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