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CommoditiesMedium•16 July 2026•
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Dana Gas Suspends Iraq's Khor Mor Operations Amid Security Threats

Key Facts

1UAE-based Dana Gas suspended operations at main production facilities in the Khor Mor gas field due to credible security threats.
2The closure decision was coordinated with the KRG, Sulaymaniyah authorities, and the Iraqi federal government to protect personnel.

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions threatening Middle Eastern energy stability, UAE-based Dana Gas has suspended operations at its primary production facilities within the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan region. The decision follows credible security threats against the site and was coordinated with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Sulaymaniyah authorities, and the Iraqi federal government to prioritize the safety of personnel and infrastructure.

Khor Mor stands as Iraq's largest producing gas field and has faced a series of rocket and drone strikes over the past year, heightening investor concerns regarding operational continuity in the region. According to economic reports, prolonged disruptions at this site could severely impact gas supplies intended for local power generation, adding further pressure to an Iraqi energy sector already struggling to bridge the gap between production and rising domestic demand.

On a broader scale, markets are awaiting the OPEC meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026, which may provide further insight into regional energy security and how security disruptions in Iraq are influencing global energy market sentiment.