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Wed, January 15, 2025

BP nears deals for oil fields, curbs on gas flaring in Iraq


Published on 2025-01-15 05:41:31 - MSN
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  • Iraq and British oil giant BP are set to finalise a deal by early February to develop four oil fields in Kirkuk and curb gas flaring, Iraqi authorities announced Wednesday. BP is one of the biggest foreign players in Iraq's oil sector,

BP is close to finalizing agreements with Iraq to develop significant oil and gas fields, aiming to enhance production and reduce environmental impact through decreased gas flaring. The deals include the development of the Rumaila and Majnoon fields, with a focus on capturing associated gas that would otherwise be flared, thereby reducing emissions. This initiative aligns with Iraq's broader strategy to increase its oil production capacity and address environmental concerns. The agreements are part of a larger effort to modernize Iraq's energy sector, involving investments in infrastructure to process and utilize the gas, potentially transforming it into electricity or exporting it as LNG. These developments are crucial for Iraq, which is looking to diversify its energy sources and improve its environmental footprint while maintaining its position as a key player in global oil markets.

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