China Petroleum Engineering Corporation has taken a major step in Iraq’s energy sector. Its subsidiary, China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering, received a letter of award from TotalEnergies for a large gas infrastructure plan. The Iraq gas pipeline project aims to link key oilfields to new processing facilities.
This project, called the Artawi GMP EPSCC Project, connects the Majnoon and West Qurna 2 oilfields with a new gas plant in Artawi. TotalEnergies commissioned the work to support Iraq’s expanding gas production and reduce flaring.
The plan includes two main sour gas pipelines: one stretches 114 kilometres with a 26-inch diameter, and the second runs 83 kilometres at 20 inches. Alongside these pipelines, the project includes three export pipelines and many valve stations and support structures.
The value of the Iraq gas pipeline project stands at about $294 million, or around 385 billion Iraqi dinars. It is scheduled to take 36 months to complete. If all goes as planned, this effort will significantly strengthen China’s role in the region’s pipeline construction sector.
China Petroleum Engineering believes the project will raise its revenue and profits during the next three to four years. It also expects to gain a stronger foothold in the oil and gas markets of Iraq and the broader Middle East.
The company, however, remains cautious. It explained that the project is still in the pre-contract award phase. Final terms have not yet been confirmed. Factors such as local political conditions, market shifts, or financing issues could affect the signing and execution of the agreement.
Despite the uncertainty, the project signals growing cooperation between Chinese energy firms and global players such as TotalEnergies. It also reflects Iraq’s push to expand its gas infrastructure. The government aims to reduce gas waste and make better use of natural resources.
The Iraq gas pipeline project could help Iraq become more self-reliant in gas processing. At the same time, it supports China’s global energy expansion strategy and positions its companies for more contracts in the region.
As energy needs rise, Iraq continues to attract investment into infrastructure that links oilfields with modern gas treatment plants. The partnership between China and France underlines the importance of cross-border cooperation in large-scale energy developments.