Senior Iraqi government officials met with Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, to celebrate the launch of the construction of the Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP) and Phase 2 of the Artawi Oil Field Redevelopment project (Artawi Phase 2 Project). Both are part of the final component of Iraq’s Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP), a multi-phase initiative that aims to enhance Iraq’s energy infrastructure.
The GGIP, which costs more than $13 billion, includes the Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP) and the Artawi Phase 2 Project. The project is a joint venture in which TotalEnergies is the operator with a 45% share, QatarEnergy holds a 25% share, and the Basra Oil Company holds a 30% interest.
During the same ceremony, QatarEnergy and its partners, TotalEnergies and the Basra Oil Company, signed a joint statement with the Government of Iraq. This agreement, signed with Al-Sudani and Iraq’s Oil Minister, Hayyan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad, underscores the partners’ mutual commitment to ensuring the successful delivery of all GGIP projects.
“This milestone marks a pivotal step in our shared journey with Iraq toward energy resilience and sustainability,” Al-Kaabi said. He added that, “The launch of the CSSP and the Artawi Phase 2 Project reflects our deep commitment to Iraq’s energy sector and economic growth.”
CSSP will process and deliver up to 5 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (mmboe/d) of seawater to Iraq’s major southern oil fields. This project will also provide an additional 250,000 cubic meters of freshwater each day, enhancing Iraq’s long-term water security. The Basra Oil Company will manage the facility’s operations.
Meanwhile, the Artawi Phase 2 Project aims to increase production from the Artawi field to 210,000 barrels per day (b/d) by 2028. Once completed, it will be one of Iraq’s most carbon-efficient oil production sites, setting a benchmark for lower-emission development in the sector.
Moreover, Iraq has forged agreements with global energy firms to develop gas and infrastructure projects that will strengthen domestic power production and improve energy security.
