KBR Wins Design Contract for Iraq’s West Qurna-1 Gas Project
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KBR Wins Design Contract for Iraq’s West Qurna-1 Gas Project

KBR, a US-based engineering company, has secured a contract from AKT Oil Services Company to provide detailed engineering design for the West Qurna-1 Low-Pressure Gas Capture Project in southern Iraq. The award covers multidisciplinary engineering services for Gas Compressor Station 6 at the oil field.

The project is part of Basrah Gas Company’s (BGC) multibillion-dollar programme to expand gas recovery infrastructure, reduce routine flaring and strengthen domestic energy supplies. AKT Oil Services is executing the development under an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract awarded by BGC in July 2026.

The planned facility will capture low-pressure associated gas that is currently flared during oil production and direct it into Iraq’s domestic energy system. The project is intended to improve the utilisation of associated gas while supporting the country’s efforts to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

West Qurna-1 is one of Iraq’s major oil fields and contains more than 20 bn barrels of recoverable oil reserves. The gas capture infrastructure is expected to support operations at the field while contributing to the wider development of Iraq’s domestic gas network.

The project forms part of Iraq’s broader strategy to monetise associated gas and improve national energy security. By recovering gas that would otherwise be flared, the development is expected to support additional domestic supplies and reduce the environmental impact associated with oil production.

KBR’s scope is limited to the detailed engineering design for the compressor station under the contract announced by the company. The value of the award and the expected completion schedule have not been disclosed.

KBR, a US-based engineering company, has secured a contract from AKT Oil Services Company to provide detailed engineering design for the West Qurna-1 Low-Pressure Gas Capture Project in southern Iraq. The award covers multidisciplinary engineering services for Gas Compressor Station 6 at the oil field. The project is part of Basrah Gas Company’s (BGC) multibillion-dollar programme to expand gas recovery infrastructure, reduce routine flaring and strengthen domestic energy supplies. AKT Oil Services is executing the development under an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract awarded by BGC in July 2026. The planned facility will capture low-pressure associated gas that is currently flared during oil production and direct it into Iraq’s domestic energy system. The project is intended to improve the utilisation of associated gas while supporting the country’s efforts to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions. West Qurna-1 is one of Iraq’s major oil fields and contains more than 20 bn barrels of recoverable oil reserves. The gas capture infrastructure is expected to support operations at the field while contributing to the wider development of Iraq’s domestic gas network. The project forms part of Iraq’s broader strategy to monetise associated gas and improve national energy security. By recovering gas that would otherwise be flared, the development is expected to support additional domestic supplies and reduce the environmental impact associated with oil production. KBR’s scope is limited to the detailed engineering design for the compressor station under the contract announced by the company. The value of the award and the expected completion schedule have not been disclosed.

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