Iraq Plans Gas Pipeline to Connect South and North

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Iraq is planning a new gas pipeline to link its southern production areas with the north, a move aimed at improving domestic energy supply and reducing pressure on the power sector.

A north-south gas link could help move fuel where it is needed most.

The project would connect gas resources in the south to northern provinces, giving Iraq more flexibility in how it moves and uses fuel. That matters because the country still faces recurring electricity shortages, especially during peak demand.

Officials have framed the pipeline as part of a broader push to use more local gas instead of relying heavily on imports or flaring associated gas from oil fields.

Better gas transport depends on processing and pipeline capacity working together.

If completed, the pipeline could support power generation, industrial activity, and energy security across Iraq. The next steps will depend on financing, technical planning, and the pace of construction.