VOL. XL

No. 44

3-November-1997

IRAQ

Iraqi Gas Potential

The following data and documentary materials are reproduced from a presentation madeby Dr. Faleh al-Khayat, Director General of Planning at the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, at the"Third Annual Middle East Gas Summit" held in Dubai, UAE, on 18 - 23 October1997.

1. The Reserves

1.Conservative estimates are:

- Possible 4,500 - 5000 Bn Cu. Ms. (BCM)

- Proven 3,100 BCM

2.Divided as:

- 620 BCM Free Gas

- 280 BCM Dome Gas

- 2,200 BCM Assosicated Gas

3. Most...