ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The UAE-based Dana Gas announced its decision on Thursday to temporarily suspend all operations in its giant gas field near Sulaimani, citing “credible threats” and escalating regional tensions.
“All main production facilities associated with Khor Mor [in Chamchamal] have ceased to work temporarily,” their statement read.
The decision to suspend operations comes after eight one-way drones targeted Erbil on Wednesday night as the US and Iran continue to exchange strikes amid increasing hostilities.
Dana Gas has stated that they will “monitor” the situation in coordination with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the federal government to reinstate production.
Khor Mor resumed operations in mid-April after more than 42 days of disruption caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran, which began on February 28.
Khor Mor field, located east of Sulaimani province, supplies the Kurdistan Region’s electrical and cooking gas demands. Its earlier shutdown resulted in the reduction of five to eight hours of available power in most areas as well as a sharp rise in cooking gas prices.
This is a developing story.
