dijlahpoint - The official spokesperson for the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Firas Al-Masalmawi, confirmed on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, that Iraq is taking serious strides towards ending the flaring of associated gas, transforming it into a vital resource that supports the energy sector and investment development. In an official statement, Al-Masalmawi pointed out that Iraq has suffered billions of dollars in annual losses due to gas flaring, in addition to environmental repercussions. He stressed that this file is a top priority for feeding power plants and reducing reliance on imports. He explained that field efforts included activating strategic agreements with global energy companies to capture gas in the south and operating vital projects, alongside launching new licensing rounds and expanding the operations of national companies. He expects this comprehensive strategy to yield significant economic and environmental gains, achieving full self-sufficiency by 2028.