UAE's ADNOC: Production suspended at Khor Mor field in Iraqi Kurdistan after drone attack

Erbil -- UAE-based Dana Gas announced on Monday the suspension of gas production operations at the Khor Mor field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq following a drone attack on the facility yesterday evening. In a statement, the company said that specialized teams had begun a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused by the incident, confirming that there were no casualties or injuries. Following the attack, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministries of Natural Resources and Electricity issued a joint statement announcing that necessary measures had been taken to mitigate the repercussions of the attack and to ensure the supply of electricity to citizens. The two ministries reaffirmed their commitment to working swiftly to address the impact of the attack and restore normalcy in the electricity sector. The Khor Mor field is considered a vital energy facility in the Kurdistan Region, as it serves as a primary source of gas for power generation plants, meaning any disruption in its production or any attack on it directly affects the region’s electricity generation system. (End) S.B.R. / M.A.K.