Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi announced on Sunday that Iraq has reached advanced stages in developing its gas sector, with ongoing efforts to expand associated gas utilization and completely end gas flaring by 2029.
In a statement, the Ministry of Oil said Al-Abadi held talks with Philippe Michelibella, Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), on strengthening cooperation between Iraq and the organization.
The minister noted that associated gas investment projects are progressing significantly, alongside development plans for the Akkas and Mansuriya gas fields, as part of Iraq's efforts to strengthen its gas production and utilization capabilities.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Oil Minister for Gas Affairs Izzat Saber Ismail and Mohammed Kamel Danboos, Deputy Director General of the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) and Iraq's national representative on the GECF Executive Board.
