GGIP: A Multi-Energy Project to Support Iraq Towards Its Energy Independence

100 years after the start of our oil activities in Iraq, we continue to be a pioneer in the country by developing a range of multi-energy projects in the Basra region. The Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP) is designed to enhance the development of the country’s natural resources to support its energy independence.

The GGIP project showcases our multi-energy strategy and our sustainable development model. Combining the production of natural gas, solar energy and improved oil production, GGIP reflects our determination to help oil and gas-producing countries move forward with their energy transition plans.

With support from the Iraqi authorities, we are going to invest in facilities to recover flared gas from three oil fields in the first phase and four other fields in the second phase to supply power plants, redevelop oil production at the Ratawi field, build a seawater treatment plant to supply the wells, and build and operate a solar power plant to provide carbon-free energy to the region’s inhabitants. These projects represent a total investment of approximately $10 billion.

A four-in-one project to sustainably develop the country’s natural resources

The GGIP project features four sub-projects led by a consortium comprising TotalEnergies (45%), Basrah Oil Company (30%) and QatarEnergy (25%):

• Associated Gas Upstream Development (AGUP), which aims to develop production from the Ratawi field by upgrading the existing facilities to reach a capacity of 120,000 barrels per day (b/d) during phase 1, followed by 210,000 b/d during phase 2 by building a new plant.
• Ar-Ratawi Gas Midstream Project (GMP), which aims to eliminate flaring and recover the gas from several oil fields. Collected and processed, the gas will then be transported by pipeline to supply the local power plants, thereby improving the electricity supply to this region, which is regularly affected by power cuts. Until the commissioning of the GMP, scheduled in 2028, the ArtawiGas25 Project will reduce flaring on the Ratawi field from the end of 2025, followed by the neighbouring Majnoon and West Qurna fields. Eliminating flaring at these three fields represents a reduction of approximately 6 million tons of CO₂ per year.
• Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP), which involves building a seawater treatment plant between the ports of Khor Zubair and Umm Qasr. The plant will be capable of treating 5 million barrels of water per day during phase 1. The filtered water will be piped to the Zubair, Rumaila, Majnoon, West Qurna and Ar-Ratawi fields to maintain pressure in the fields. It will replace the fresh water currently drawn from the rivers and groundwater. This project will reduce water stress in the area and free up 250,000 cubic meters of fresh water per day for irrigation and local agricultural needs.
• A 1-gigawatt solar power plant, the first in Iraq. Spanning some 2,200 hectares near the gas treatment plant, it will be divided into four units to adapt more easily to the capacity of the local grid. This power plant will supply electricity to 350,000 homes in the region, while avoiding 2 million tons of CO₂ emissions per year. It will contribute to the Iraqi government's goal of meeting 12% of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2027.

Socio-economic benefits of the project

The GGIP project represents a major investment in the Basra region, creating economic activity and over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs. To maximize our contribution to the Iraqi economy, our local content policy for this project is based on three pillars:

• recruiting and developing local talent: over 85% of the direct jobs created by the GGIP project will be filled by Iraqis;
• contracting with Iraqi companies;
• strengthening the skills of local resources: two contractual funds have been set up to promote employment, training and education, and to develop infrastructure projects.

Over and above the jobs created and the local content, our aim is to carry out local socio-economic projects in this region of Iraq. A third fund, created on our initiative, is working in the fields of health, education and agriculture.