Drone attack halts Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, cuts 2.8 GW

· Energy · Iraq

A drone attack on Iraq's Khor Mor gas field in Sulaimaniyah province in Iraqi Kurdistan halted production on Sunday and triggered a major energy emergency, slashing electricity generation across the national grid by about 2.8 gigawatts, according to the oil ministry and sources. Khor Mor is one of the largest gas fields in the Kurdistan region and a key source of fuel for power generation. Production was suspended after the strike, the reports said. The attack underlines how exposed Iraq's electricity supply remains to attacks on a handful of gas facilities, adding strain as demand for power stays high.

Why it matters：Knocking out a single gas field cuts gigawatts of power, showing how fragile Iraq's electricity system — and the region's energy security — remains.

Key points

  • Khor Mor is among the largest gas fields in the Kurdistan region.
  • The attack cut about 2.8 GW from the national grid.
  • Production was suspended after the drone strike.

Sources (original reporting)

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