
In a statement received by Channel8, energy producer Dana Gas announced that it has initiated a gradual ramp-up of operations at the Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan Region, following high-level security assurances from authorities in Erbil and Baghdad.
Energy producer Dana Gas (PJSC) issued an official regulatory update stating that production levels at the strategically vital Khor Mor gas field will be systematically increased. The decision follows comprehensive risk reviews alongside formal security and operational guarantees delivered by top leadership in both the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi federal government.
The gradual restoration of output at Khor Mor is directly tailored to stabilize power generation, addressing acute electricity supply needs for households and public services across the Kurdistan Region and surrounding Iraqi governorates. The announcement was formally filed on July 27, 2026, pursuant to Article 33 of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Regulations regarding disclosure and transparency.
The Khor Mor gas plant, operated by the Pearl Petroleum consortium led by Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum, produces the vast majority of the natural gas utilized for power generation across Northern Iraq. Operational disruptions at the facility directly impact regional grid stability, making high-level security coordination between Erbil, Baghdad, and international energy stakeholders crucial to ensuring uninterrupted power generation and safeguarding critical infrastructure.
