Production suspended at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field after drone attack, sources say

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   Drone attack halts production at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, cutting power to Kurdish region

   A suspected drone attack on Sunday halted production at the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, joint operator Dana Gas confirmed. The strike caused a major fire and knocked approximately 2.8 gigawatts of power generation offline, leaving more than 70 percent of the Kurdish region without electricity. Authorities say the disruption affects gas supply to regional power plants. Production remains suspended as of Monday, November 9.

   Why it matters

   Khor Mor is one of the largest gas fields in the Kurdistan region and a critical feedstock for electricity generation. The attack comes less than a day after Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah reportedly referenced the facility, raising concerns about escalating regional tensions linked to the wider Iran-Israel conflict. Iraqi authorities have pledged to enhance security at energy infrastructure.

   What is confirmed

   • A suspected drone attack halted production at the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan region on Sunday.
   • Joint operator Dana Gas confirmed the production suspension on Monday, November 9.
   • The attack caused a major fire at the gas complex.
   • Approximately 2.8 gigawatts of power generation were knocked offline.
   • More than 70 percent of the Kurdish region lost power as a result.
   • Gas supply to regional power plants has been disrupted.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Kataib Hezbollah reportedly referenced the Khor Mor facility less than a day before the attack.
   • The attack may be linked to escalating regional tensions involving Iran and Israel.

   What to watch next

   • Restoration timeline for gas production and power generation
   • Security measures implemented by Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government
   • Any claim of responsibility or further threats from militia groups
   Sources used for this update (15)

   1. www.asiaone.com — AsiaOne, Asia's Leading News Portal, Get Latest News at AsiaOne
   2. Al Jazeera — Iran war live: 3 tankers on fire in Hormuz Strait as attacks intensify
   3. Reuters — Production suspended at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field after drone attack, sources say
   4. The Jerusalem Post — Iraq's Khor Mor gas field hit less than day after reportedly referenced by Kataib Hezbollah
   5. South China Morning Post — Attack on Iraq gas complex disrupts supply to region’s power plants, authorities say
   6. The Lufkin Daily News — FILE PHOTO: The Khor Mor gas field in Sulaymaniyah province, Iraq
   7. Al Jazeera — Iran war live: Trump says ‘Iron Gate’ in effect; drone hits Iraq gasfield
   8. Iran International — Drone attack sparks fire at Iraqi gas field, production halts reported
   9. Kurdistan24 — Attack on Khor Mor Gas Field Halts Production, Causes Major Fire
   10. Iran International — Khor Mor drone strike knocks 2.8 GW of power generation offline
   11. www.energyintel.com — Khor Mor Attack Prompts Baghdad Pledge on Security
   12. eaworldview.com — UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 258 — “Minor” US Strikes on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz
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