Iraq plans to significantly raise liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production at the Basra Gas Company (BGC) as part of a long-term energy strategy. The Ministry of Oil announced its goal to exceed 8,000 tonnes per day of LPG output in the coming years. This step highlights a major effort where Iraq boosts LPG production to support economic and environmental goals.
Izzat Saber Ismail, Deputy Oil Minister for Gas Affairs, revealed the plan during the LPG Forum hosted by BGC. He explained that the production increase aligns with the national gas development strategy. It also follows directives from Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani.
Currently, BGC produces around 6,000 tonnes of LPG daily. The targeted expansion will add more than 2,000 tonnes per day to the current output. This push is part of Iraq’s broader campaign to invest in its gas sector and reduce reliance on oil revenues alone.
According to Ismail, Iraq has already raised the investment rate in associated gas to over 70 percent, up from just 53 percent during the first year of the current government. This increase reflects the country’s determination to capture and utilize natural gas that was previously flared.
The Ministry is working closely with several international companies on gas investment projects. These projects span multiple regions, including Basra, Maysan, Dhi Qar, the central oilfields, and Kirkuk. Each initiative plays a role in the government’s goal to eliminate routine gas flaring and lower thermal emissions between 2028 and 2030.
This plan directly supports Iraq’s climate commitments under the 2016 Paris Agreement. By expanding LPG production and reducing flaring, Iraq moves closer to building a cleaner, more diversified energy sector.
Ismail also stressed that LPG is more than just a fuel source. It has become a growing source of national income and a vital part of the country’s strategy to diversify revenue. With global demand for cleaner energy on the rise, Iraq hopes to take advantage of LPG exports.
The Ministry of Oil remains focused on developing the gas sector using solid technical knowledge and economic logic. As Iraq boosts LPG production, the country also strengthens its environmental policies and financial stability.