Baker Hughes to Collaborate with Halfaya Gas Company on Gas Flaring Reduction Project in Iraq

Baker Hughes (Bently Nevada) Signs MoU with Halfaya Gas Company to Reduce Gas Flaring in Iraq

Washington D.C. – April 19, 2024 – Baker Hughes, a global energy technology company, has inked a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iraq's Halfaya Gas Company (HGC) aimed at curbing gas flaring activities at the Bin Umar gas processing plant in southeastern Iraq.

Collaboration for Gas Flaring Reduction

During the official visit of H.E. Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani, the Prime Minister of Iraq, to the United States, the MoU was signed in Washington, D.C., marking a milestone in the effort to strengthen bilateral ties and foster private sector initiatives. The collaboration seeks to enhance the resilience and sustainability of Iraq’s energy ecosystem by implementing innovative solutions.

Key Objectives and Partnership Details

The MoU outlines plans for Baker Hughes and HGC to join forces in deploying advanced technologies and expertise to reduce gas flaring. Key elements of the collaboration include:

• Leveraging Baker Hughes’ technology and experience to develop and implement deflaring solutions.
• Conducting a pre-Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) study for modular gas processing skids.
• Supporting the project’s FEED contractor in developing the plant design.

HGC’s Gas Processing Initiative

HGC, a subsidiary of Raban Al Safina for Energy Projects (RASEP), has been tasked with establishing a new gas processing plant at the Bin Umar field. The plant aims to convert waste gas into valuable products like treated dry gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and condensate for domestic use and export.

Impact on Emissions and Efficiency

Through the deployment of Baker Hughes’ emissions abatement technologies, HGC seeks to reduce emissions and improve the efficiency of its gas processing operations. By reutilizing gas that would otherwise be flared, the project aligns with Iraq’s goals of meeting its power needs while minimizing environmental impact.

Building on Past Successes

This collaboration builds on Baker Hughes’ successful track record in Iraq, particularly its work with the South Gas Company on modular gas processing plants in the Dhi Qar province. These plants have been instrumental in capturing and treating gas that would otherwise have been flared, contributing to Iraq’s sustainable energy objectives.