PM Al-Sudani chairs a special meeting on energy projects

INA - BAGHDAD

PM Muhammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a special meeting on Monday focusing on projects in the oil and electricity sectors. 

The meeting was attended by the Minister of Oil and the Minister of Electricity, along with advisors and several undersecretaries from both ministries as the discussions centered on ongoing gas projects within the framework of the government program and their respective timelines, according to a statement by the PM's Media Office - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA.

"Current progress includes a significant reduction in gas flaring levels, reaching 67%, with projections to achieve 80% by the end of next year and complete elimination of flaring by the end of 2027," included in the statement.

The meeting also explored inviting specialized US companies to establish a fixed gas platform at Al-Faw Grand Port.

"Global energy companies were encouraged to invest in natural gas fields, and plans were discussed to ensure a stable fuel supply for power generation stations in the coming months," added the statement.