The Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, met in Vienna, Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, Muhammad Hamel.

A statement by the Ministry of Oil stated that during the meeting, developments in the growth of the gas sector in the world were discussed, where the importance of supporting gas and renewable energy investment projects was emphasized, and the role played by the oil and gas sector in addressing environmental impacts.

The Minister of Oil gave a briefing on the development of the gas sector in Iraq through government support for optimal investment of gas wealth, reducing emissions and converting them into energy that contribute to strengthening related industries, referring to the national strategy that aims to invest in free and associated gas, as well as to develop and invest in exploratory sites with complex structures - Gaseous hydrocarbons - through cooperation with specialized international companies and the use of smart technologies to increase energy efficiency.

For his part, the Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum stressed the importance of the role that Iraq plays in the oil and energy sector, praising its efforts in developing promising gas projects in Iraq.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency