Operations have resumed at the Khor Mor gas facility in Iraq’s Kurdish region following weeks of disruption caused by tensions linked to the US-Iran conflict.
Emirati energy firm Dana Gas confirmed on Monday that production has restarted at the Khor Mor gas field after a period of intermittent shutdowns.
The company disclosed this in a statement published via the Abu Dhabi stock exchange, marking a return to operations after more than a month of halted supply.
Gas production at the facility was suspended on February 28 amid escalating hostilities tied to the US-Iran conflict, with authorities citing safety concerns for workers.
Safety concerns
Officials in the Kurdistan region said the shutdown was necessary due to “extraordinary circumstances” and ongoing instability in the region.
The decision, according to regional ministries of electricity and natural resources, was aimed at safeguarding personnel at the strategic energy site.
The Khor Mor facility is a critical energy hub, supplying the majority of power stations in Iraq’s Kurdistan region.
Its shutdown had significant implications for electricity generation, raising concerns over power supply during the period of disruption.
Security challenges
The facility has faced repeated security threats in recent years, with attacks often attributed to pro-Iran armed groups operating within Iraq.
These incidents have underscored the vulnerability of key infrastructure amid broader geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
The resumption of operations signals a degree of stabilisation in the region, though ongoing security risks continue to pose challenges to sustained energy production and regional power supply.
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