Iraqi Kurdistan's Khor Mor gas field targeted in renewed attacks
A major gas field in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region was struck in a "terrorist attack" late on Sunday night, authorities said. The assault on Khor Mor in Sulaymaniyah province caused blackouts across the region, the Kurdish Electricity and Natural Resources ministries said. The ministries described the strikes as a "terrorist attack" and said they were working on minimising its impact. There…
A major gas field in Iraq's Kurdish region, Khor Mor in Sulaymaniyah province, suffered a terrorist attack on Sunday night, leading to widespread power outages. The Kurdish Electricity and Natural Resources ministries confirmed the strikes, describing them as terrorist actions, though no group claimed responsibility. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi established a joint investigation committee with Kurdish authorities to probe the incident.
The loss of power generation in the region amounted to 2.8 gigawatts, with electricity production on the national grid estimated to decrease by 2.5-2.8 gigawatts. To avert a total blackout, the ministry relied on hydropower stations and fuel-powered plants to supply electricity to critical facilities like hospitals and water stations.
Omed Ahmed, a ministry spokesman, noted the challenges of closing all border crossings with Iran, expressing ongoing discussions with the U.S. regarding the closure. Dana Gas, the joint field operator, confirmed the suspension of production following the attack, stating that a fire had been extinguished with no reported injuries.
Khor Mor has been a frequent target during the Iran war, with Iraqi Kurdish authorities blaming Tehran-backed militia groups for attempts to destabilize the region's gas sector.
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