A drone halts production at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field
A drone strike halted production at Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan Region, Reuters reported, citing two security sources. Reuters said no group has claimed responsibility. The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Electricity said the disruption would reduce generation by 2,500 to 2,800 megawatts. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered a joint investigation, Shafaq News reported.
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A drone strike halted production at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field on Sunday, one of the largest in the Kurdistan region, Reuters reported, citing two security sources. An engineer working at the field said a gas storage facility was hit and crew were ordered into shelters for fear of further attacks. Smoke was seen rising from the site, Reuters reported. Reuters said no group has claimed responsibility so far. The ministry said gas-dependent power plants would see generation fall by 2,500 to 2,800 megawatts. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered a joint investigation with Kurdish regional authorities to determine the circumstances of the strike, Shafaq News reported.
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