Deputy PM For Energy Affairs And A Delegation From KBR Discuss Opportunities For Developing The Oil Sector And Investing In Gas

Baghdad / NINA / – Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, met on Thursday with a delegation from the American company KBR, led by its CEO, Jay Ibrahim. The discussions focused on prospects for joint cooperation in the oil, gas, and energy sectors, as well as leveraging the company’s technical and advisory expertise to develop infrastructure and enhance the efficiency of strategic projects.

The meeting covered potential collaboration in areas such as the utilization of associated gas, the development of oil fields, increasing production efficiency, and modernizing oil facilities. It also explored utilizing KBR’s advanced technological solutions and engineering expertise to support development plans for the oil sector, alongside facilitating the implementation of strategic projects in line with high standards of efficiency, quality, and economic viability.

Al-Mandalawi emphasized the need to direct international expertise and capabilities toward practical projects that contribute to economic development and strengthen energy security in Iraq. Both sides underscored the importance of continued coordination among relevant authorities to evaluate available cooperation opportunities and translate them into actionable programs and projects—specifically regarding the Majnoon oil field, the utilization of associated gas at the West Qurna field, ammonia production initiatives, and the reduction of gas flaring at oil fields./ End