Project Overview and Summary
To construct a cross-border gas transmission pipeline linking Iraq’s Al-Zubair field (Basrah) with Abadan in Iran, aimed at facilitating gas export/import between the two countries. This includes integration with existing Iraqi and Iranian gas infrastructure.
Scope of Work:
Route survey and design
Construction of 36-inch high-pressure gas transmission pipeline (Approx. 100 km Iraq-side)
Construction of Metering & Pressure Regulating Station (MPRS) at border
Tie-ins to Al-Zubair and Iranian receiving network
SCADA integration and remote monitoring setup
Border-crossing permit coordination and environmental licensing
HSE Initiatives and Controls
Daily toolbox talks and weekly HSE walkthroughs
Permit-to-Work (PTW) system enforced for hot work, excavation, and lifting
Heat stress prevention campaign (July–Sept), including shaded rest tents and electrolyte packs
Wildlife relocation plan coordinated with local environmental authorities
Community health monitoring within 2 km of ROW
Fire-fighting units stationed every 10 km along ROW during welding phase
Monthly emergency drills for pipeline rupture and gas leaks
Monitoring Tools
GPS-tagged ROW with drone progress mapping every 15 days
GIS database layered with environmental buffer zones and soil classifications
Fiber-optic intrusion detection planned along final 10 km
Engagement Milestones
Public disclosure meetings in Al-Zubair and border towns (April 2024)
Grievance mechanism with hotline and field office drop-boxes (active)
Community impact assessment completed with local input
Regular briefings to governorate-level committees (quarterly)
Cross-border protocol meetings with Iranian authorities (bi-monthly)
