{"id":966,"date":"2026-11-09T07:15:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T07:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dashboard.bluntlinenetwork.com\/en\/?p=966"},"modified":"2026-11-09T07:15:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T07:15:33","slug":"drone-attack-on-iraqs-khor-mor-gas-field-halts-production-disrupts-2800-mw-of-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dashboard.bluntlinenetwork.com\/en\/2026\/11\/09\/966","title":{"rendered":"Drone Attack on Iraq’s Khor Mor Gas Field Halts Production, Disrupts 2,800 MW of Power"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An explosive-laden drone reportedly struck a gas storage facility in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, forcing operations to stop and causing major disruptions to electricity generation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERBIL, IRAQ:<\/strong> A drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region has forced the suspension of gas production and significantly affected electricity generation, according to security officials and regional authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The attack reportedly targeted the major gas facility late at night, with thick clouds of smoke seen rising from the site following an explosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to two security sources, production activities at the gas field were immediately suspended after the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An engineer working at the facility said that the attack had struck a gas storage installation, disrupting operations at the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a joint statement, authorities responsible for natural resources and electricity in the Kurdistan region confirmed that the Khor Mor gas field was targeted at approximately 11:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regional officials described the incident as a terrorist attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Kurdish security source told the French news agency AFP that an explosive-laden drone had been used to target the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The attack has had consequences for the region’s energy sector, particularly electricity generation, which relies heavily on natural gas supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Electricity, the disruption at Khor Mor affected approximately 2,800 megawatts of electricity generation capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sudden interruption in gas supplies has created additional challenges for the regional power system, raising concerns about possible electricity shortages if production remains suspended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khor Mor is one of the Kurdistan region’s important natural gas facilities and plays a significant role in supplying fuel to power plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The field is operated by Pearl Petroleum, a consortium involving UAE-based energy companies Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum, making it a major energy investment in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspension of operations at the facility could place further pressure on electricity supplies, particularly if repairs and production restoration take longer than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities are assessing the situation following the attack, although the full extent of damage to the gas infrastructure has not been confirmed in the initial reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No group has been identified as responsible for the attack in the information released so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials have also not announced a confirmed timeline for the resumption of gas production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident has highlighted the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure to drone attacks and the potential consequences for electricity generation in the Kurdistan region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further updates regarding the damage, restoration of operations and the investigation are awaited from the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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