Dana Gas is preparing to restart operations at the Kormor Gas Field after an eight-day shutdown that reduced electricity supply across the Kurdistan Region. Officials say the restart could begin within the next 48 hours, which may help restore electricity production and move the region closer to a 24-hour power supply.
Gas production at the Kormor field stopped after recent missile and drone attacks targeted the area. The suspension directly reduced the fuel supply for power plants. As a result, many cities experienced fewer hours of electricity and reduced gas supply to households.
The Kurdistan Regional Government has now reached an agreement with Dana Gas to restart operations. Authorities say the security situation has improved in the area, allowing technical teams to prepare for the restart.
According to information from the Kurdistan Region Ministry of Electricity, Dana Gas will resume production within 48 hours if security conditions remain stable. Once gas supply resumes, electricity stations will begin operating again within about 12 hours. Officials aim to gradually restore the national electricity system and increase supply toward full 24-hour power availability.
The Kurdistan Regional Government has also received assurances from Dana Gas that production will continue if no further attacks occur. Officials stress that the Kormor field plays a vital role in daily life and industrial activity in the region.
The impact of the field extends beyond the Kurdistan Region. The federal government of Iraq also encourages the restart of production because electricity from the region supports other provinces. About 1,500 megawatts of power generated in the Kurdistan Region supplies cities such as Kirkuk, Mosul, and Saladin.
The Kormor gas field, located near the town of Qader Karam, is the largest natural gas project in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. The field produces more than 500 million cubic feet of natural gas daily. This gas fuels major power stations in Erbil, Chamchamal, and Bazian.
Dana Gas confirmed that it temporarily halted production on February 28 as a safety measure after the security incidents. The company said it followed international safety standards while evacuating the site and protecting workers.
Technical teams now remain on standby. Once authorities confirm stable security conditions, the company plans to immediately restart gas production and restore normal fuel supply to power plants.
