The floating gas platform will be operational next June.
The floating gas platform will be operational next June.
16/12/2025
Baghdad: Israa Al-Samarrai
The Ministry of Electricity has set June 1st as the date for the floating gas platform to enter service.
In a statement to Al-Sabah newspaper, the Ministry’s official spokesperson, Ahmed Moussa Al-Abadi, explained that the Ministry is continuing its technical and engineering efforts to complete the floating platform. He noted that its commissioning will contribute to achieving self-sufficiency in natural gas and reducing reliance on imports. Al-Abadi clarified that the platform will provide the necessary fuel for power generation plants, thus supporting the diversification of energy sources, covering the actual needs for operating the plants, and helping to overcome previous technical crises resulting from fuel shortages. He emphasized that work on the platform is ongoing to ensure its readiness before the peak summer demand period.
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