Drone Strike Halts Production at Major Iraqi Gas Field

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Affects Iraq · Covered in 2 countries

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A drone attack on a major Iraqi gas field halted production and knocked out nearly 2.8GW of power.

A drone strike struck the Khor Mor gas field in northern Iraq, forcing a suspension of operations and cutting nearly 2.8GW of power generation. Kurdish security forces confirmed the incident, reporting smoke rising from the Sulaymaniyah Governorate site. Workers took shelter as authorities assessed the damage to the gas storage facility.

The damageA gas storage facility within the field was directly struck during the aerial assault.
The responseWorkers were ordered to take shelter immediately following the explosion over fears of subsequent strikes.
The impactNearly 2.8GW of power generation was abruptly lost across the region.

Why it matters

Energy infrastructure in the Kurdistan region of Iraq is a frequent target for insurgent and militant activity, threatening regional electricity supplies and economic stability.

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2.8%power generation lost in gigawatts

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A drone strike hit the Khor Mor gas facility in Iraq's Kurdistan region, causing smoke to rise and halting production while forcing workers into shelters.

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