Zhenhua Oil starts gas processing plant at Iraq's East Baghdad field to reduce flaring
Chinese state-owned Zhenhua Oil launched a natural gas processing unit at the East Baghdad oil field on September 22. The facility, with a daily capacity of 25 million standard cubic feet, captures previously flared associated gas. Iraqi Oil Minister Basim Mohammed Khudair attended the ceremony and praised the project for stabilizing the national grid, reducing fuel imports, and improving Baghdad's environment. The field produces 80,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
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Chinese Firm Zhenhua Oil's Iraq East Baghdad Gas Processing Plant Starts Operations
A natural gas processing facility at the East Baghdad oil field in Iraq, invested in and built by Chinese company Zhenhua Oil, commenced operations on the 22nd. Iraqi Oil Minister Basim Mohammed Khudair and several senior officials attended the inauguration ceremony. The plant has a designed processing capacity of 25 million standard cubic feet per day. The project is described as a key initiative to improve the oil field's surface production system and promote the comprehensive utilization of associated gas, according to the Xinhua News Agency report.
Read sourceChinese firm Zhenhua Oil launches gas processing unit at East Baghdad oilfield
On September 22, Zhenhua Oil, a Chinese state-owned enterprise, launched a natural gas processing unit at the East Baghdad oilfield in Iraq. The facility, with a daily processing capacity of 25 million standard cubic feet, is designed to capture and process associated gas that was previously flared. Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani praised the Chinese company's professionalism and efficiency, stating the project will help stabilize Iraq's national power grid by supplying processed gas to power plants, reduce dependence on imported fuel, and improve the environment in Baghdad. Zhenhua Oil's assistant general manager Ma Cheng said the unit will enhance oil and gas utilization efficiency, support green development at the East Baghdad field, and help alleviate Iraq's gas shortage. The East Baghdad field, located about 30 kilometers southeast of Baghdad, is the only large oilfield in production near the capital, currently producing 80,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
Read sourceChinese firm Zhenhua Oil starts gas processing unit at Iraq's East Baghdad field
A natural gas processing facility built by Chinese company Zhenhua Oil at the East Baghdad oil field in Iraq began operations on September 22. The unit, located about 30 kilometers southeast of Baghdad, has a designed processing capacity of 25 million standard cubic feet per day. It is a key project for improving the oil field's surface production system and promoting the comprehensive utilization of associated gas. The East Baghdad field is the only large oil field in production around the Iraqi capital, currently producing 80,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Zhenhua Oil independently built and operates the field, which plays a significant role in securing energy supply for Baghdad and supporting local economic and social development.
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Chinese firm Zhenhua Oil starts gas processing plant in Iraq to reduce flaring
On September 22, Chinese company Zhenhua Oil started operations at a natural gas processing facility in Iraq's East Baghdad oil field. The plant, with a daily capacity of 25 million standard cubic feet, is designed to capture and process associated gas that was previously flared. Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani praised Zhenhua Oil's professionalism and efficiency, stating the project is vital for Iraq's oil and gas sector. He noted that the processed gas will be sent to power stations, helping stabilize the national grid, reduce dependence on imported fuel, and improve air quality in Baghdad. Zhenhua Oil's assistant general manager Ma Cheng said the facility will boost oil and gas utilization efficiency, enhance the field's green and low-carbon development, and help alleviate Iraq's gas shortage, contributing to the country's energy security and sustainable development. The East Baghdad field, located about 30 km southeast of Baghdad, produces 80,000 barrels of crude oil per day and is a key energy source for the capital.
Read sourceChinese firm Zhenhua Oil starts up gas processing plant in Iraq's East Baghdad field
Chinese company Zhenhua Oil has started operations at a natural gas processing facility in Iraq's East Baghdad oil field, as announced on September 22. The plant, with a daily capacity of 25 million standard cubic feet, is designed to capture and process associated petroleum gas that was previously flared. Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani praised Zhenhua's professionalism and efficiency, stating the project is vital for Iraq's oil and gas sector. He said the processed gas will be sent to power stations, helping stabilize the national grid, reduce reliance on imported fuel, and improve the environment around Baghdad. Zhenhua Oil assistant general manager Ma Cheng stated that the facility will boost oil and gas utilization efficiency, enhance the field's green and low-carbon development, and help alleviate Iraq's gas shortage, contributing to the country's energy security and sustainable development. The East Baghdad field, located about 30 km southeast of Baghdad, is Zhenhua's independently built and operated key project in Iraq and the only large producing oil field near the capital, currently producing 80,000 barrels of crude oil per day.