Iraq's Khor Mor Gas Field Resumes Operations After Drone Strike

Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field has resumed operations following a temporary shutdown prompted by a recent drone attack, authorities said. The closure, enacted as a precaution to protect personnel and equipment, temporarily paused deliveries to nearby power plants and industrial customers. Local officials reported that teams completed safety inspections and repairs before gradually restarting processing units and pipeline flows.

No immediate reports of casualties were released in the initial statements. Operators and regional authorities emphasized that restoring safe production was the top priority and that ongoing monitoring would continue to ensure system integrity. Officials said the restart followed established emergency protocols designed to limit damage, secure facilities and verify the safety of all systems.

The Khor Mor facility, which supplies gas used for electricity generation and local industry, is a key asset for regional energy supply. While the brief outage is unlikely to cause a prolonged disruption to national energy balances, analysts note that repeated security incidents could raise costs and complicate supply planning, particularly during high-demand periods.

Security sources and energy analysts said the attack highlights the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure to unmanned aerial systems and other asymmetric threats. In response, regional authorities are reviewing security measures and coordination with security forces to strengthen perimeter defenses and improve early-warning capabilities.

Market impact is expected to be limited in the near term, according to industry watchers, since the temporary shutdown did not affect export-grade oil installations and was confined to a gas processing site serving domestic needs. Nonetheless, traders and regional buyers will likely watch for any follow-up incidents or extended maintenance notices that could alter short-term supply expectations.

Officials said the facility is now operating under heightened safety protocols and that further updates would be provided as inspections continue. The episode underlines the balance regional operators must maintain between maintaining production and ensuring the safety and security of their workforce and infrastructure.