Drone Attack Disrupts Iraq’s Largest Gas Field, Production Halted
A drone attack has struck the key Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq, setting fire to a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage tank. Production at the facility has been suspended, and workers have been evacuated as a safety precaution.
The attack took place on Sunday (November 8) at the gas field in Sulaymaniyah province. Two sources at the Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Electricity said the drone hit a storage tank at the facility, triggering a fire. Security sources also reported seeing smoke rising from the site.
Following the attack, workers at the gas field were evacuated to a safe location. Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali al-Zaidi said no casualties had initially been reported.
The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Electricity described the incident as a “terrorist attack”. However, no group has so far claimed responsibility.
Gas produced at the Khor Mor field is supplied to power plants across the region. According to the Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Electricity, the attack disrupted around 2,800 megawatts of electricity generation.
The gas field is jointly operated by Dana Gas. Due to security risks and regional tensions, the company temporarily suspended operations at its main production facilities in July. Production resumed later after the situation improved.
