The Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan Region came under attack last week, temporarily halting operations at the critical energy facility. UAE-based Dana Gas has since announced that production has returned to normal following strengthened security measures. Here's what you need to know about the incident and its aftermath.**
1. What happened at the Khor Mor gas field?
The Khor Mor gas field, located in the Chamchamal district of the Kurdistan Region's eastern Sulaimani province, came under attack last Wednesday. According to Rudaw, UAE-based Dana Gas reported that "a liquid storage tank" was struck during the incident. The company confirmed there were no injuries to personnel but initiated a temporary shutdown "to extinguish the fire and conduct a situation assessment."
2. What is the current status of operations?
Dana Gas announced on Wednesday that production at the facility has been restored to normal levels. In a statement, the Sharjah-headquartered firm confirmed that "this resumption follows strengthened security measures implemented by the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal authorities."
3. Who operates the Khor Mor facility?
Dana Gas, together with its affiliate Crescent Petroleum, is a joint operator and major shareholder in Pearl Petroleum, the consortium leading the development and production of the Khor Mor gas field, Rudaw reported.
4. What response have authorities taken?
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani and Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani agreed to form a joint investigative committee "to identify and arrest the attackers and bring them to justice."
5. What are Kurdish officials requesting?
Following the attack, Kurdish officials have intensified appeals for defense systems. According to Rudaw, the facility has been targeted at least eleven times between 2022 and 2025. Prime Minister Barzani called on American and international partners to provide defensive equipment, while KRG Representative to the US Trifa Aziz told Rudaw that acquiring anti-drone defense systems will top Erbil's agenda.
Photo: Rudaw