TotalEnergies, alongside partners Basra Oil Company and QatarEnergy, has commenced construction of the ArtawiGas25 processing facility, a key component of the Gas Growth Integrated Project. Located in Iraq’s Basra region, this facility will process 50 million cubic feet per day of associated gas from the Ratawi field, which was previously flared.
Representing an investment of approximately USD 250 million, ArtawiGas25 will supply gas to local power plants, meeting the energy needs of around 200,000 households in the Basra region.
The GGIP, signed in September 2021, is a USD 10 billion multi-energy initiative aimed at optimising Iraq’s natural resources while improving the country’s electricity supply. A cornerstone of this project is the development of a large-scale gas processing plant, with an initial phase targeting the recovery of 300 Mcf/d of flared gas from three oil fields, which will fuel 1.5 GW of power generation capacity.
ArtawiGas25, designed with a modular approach, is expected to significantly reduce gas flaring at the Ratawi field by the end of 2025. This innovative design could serve as a model for similar projects across other Iraqi oil fields. In addition to environmental benefits, the project will generate substantial employment opportunities, creating up to 160 direct and indirect jobs during construction and 30 positions during the operational phase.
Julien Pouget, senior vice president Middle East & North Africa, Exploration & Production at TotalEnergies, remarked: “We are very pleased to launch the ArtawiGas25 project. It will provide the Iraqi people with a tangible demonstration of the benefits of the GGIP, which aims to deliver more energy with fewer emissions. This project showcases TotalEnergies’ ability to deliver impactful and fast-track solutions aligned with the government’s expectations and Iraq’s energy needs. We are eager to advance further milestones of the GGIP, including the upcoming construction of a 1 GW solar project.”
ArtawiGas25 is a significant step towards enhancing Iraq’s energy infrastructure, reducing emissions, and addressing the nation’s electricity demands.
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