Gas flow from the Kormor field has restarted after engineers halted production for three days. The restart brings crucial relief to power stations that rely on a steady gas supply to keep electricity generation stable across the Kurdistan Region.
Production stopped on the night of the 26th when several rockets struck the field’s oil storage site. The attack triggered a large fire and forced operators to shut down output immediately for safety reasons. The halt removed 525 million cubic feet of gas per day from the system. As a result, the national electricity grid lost 3,000 megawatts within hours, and major cities faced serious power shortages.
A source at the Erbil Gas Power Station confirmed that the gas flow has restarted. The source said engineers resumed gas production at exactly 11:00 PM. They also began sending gas to several power plants across the region. However, the source stressed that the system needs a few more hours to stabilize. Pipelines must fill with enough gas, and pressure levels must rise to normal levels before all units return to full operation.
Moreover, the source explained that engineers follow strict steps during the restart. They cannot turn on every unit at the same time because the system needs balanced pressure. Therefore, the team will activate one unit in Erbil first. Then they will activate one unit in Sulaimani. They will repeat this process in stages. Each stage increases stability and reduces the risk of sudden pressure drops. The controlled approach protects the equipment and restores electricity generation safely.
The Erbil Gas Power Station runs six large units. Engineers expect all six units to reach full operation by morning if pressure levels continue to rise smoothly. The gradual restart also helps the national grid recover after three days of major disruptions.
The Kormor field remains one of the region’s most important assets for electricity production. Any interruption affects millions of people and hundreds of businesses. Tonight’s restart therefore marks a critical step in restoring normal electricity supply. Engineers on site continue to monitor every line and every unit while they guide the system back to full strength.
Authorities have not released new details about the rocket attack. However, security forces remain on alert as operators work around the clock to secure the field and maintain energy stability.
