Dana Gas suspends operations at Khor Mor facility following drone strike incident

Dana Gas, the United Arab Emirates-based energy company, has been compelled to suspend operations at its Khor Mor facility in northern Iraq. This suspension comes in the aftermath of a drone strike on the facility’s liquid storage tank.

The incident prompted a swift response from the company, which emphasized that no personnel were injured during the attack. However, as a precautionary measure, production activities were temporarily halted to address the ensuing fire.

Khor Mor and Chemchemal, two of the largest natural gas deposits in Iraq, are under the purview of Pearl Petroleum—a joint venture involving Dana Gas and its partner Crescent Petroleum. The attack on the liquid storage tank underscores the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in the region, prompting concerns about the security of such facilities.

Pearl Petroleum, in collaboration with local authorities, is actively working to contain the situation and resume normal operations at the Khor Mor facility. The incident serves as a reminder of the geopolitical challenges faced by energy companies operating in the region, with security considerations now taking center stage in the strategic planning of such operations.

Dana Gas has assured stakeholders that it is cooperating closely with relevant authorities to investigate the origin and motives behind the drone strike. The temporary disruption in production highlights the potential impact of external factors on the energy sector, raising questions about the broader implications for regional stability and energy supply. As the situation unfolds, the industry will be closely monitoring developments and the measures taken to fortify the security of critical energy infrastructure in the region.