PM Discusses Cooperation In The Field Of Energy And Development Of Oil And Gas Sector With Shell Int'l

Baghdad / NINA / -Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani discussed with Shell International Company cooperation in the field of energy, and the development of the oil, gas and clean energy sector.

Al-Sudani's media office stated in a statement: "The Prime Minister received the Deputy CEO of Shell Energy Company, and the two sides discussed aspects of cooperation in the field of energy, and the progress of work in the company's major projects in Iraq in the field of extraction. They discussed investment opportunities that the global company can contribute to, within the development of the oil, gas and clean energy sector, and carbon emission reduction projects, in addition to the possibility of its contribution to integrated energy projects, raising the added value of oil wealth, producing gas and condensates, and working within global environmental determinants." 

According to the statement, Al-Sudani expressed the government's interest in cooperating with major international oil companies, and keenness to attract investments in the energy sector and develop it, especially gas and clean energy investment.

He stressed providing support and assistance to investors interested in developing these sectors, in a way that serves the interests of Iraq and the targets adopted by the government program, and modernizing the infrastructure of the economic sectors.

 The Prime Minister directed continuous communication between the Ministry of Oil and Shell Company to achieve projects that serve Iraq and are consistent with the requirements of economic development and the government’s approach to expanding revenues within the oil sector and its investments./ End