This marks a significant milestone, with all four parts of the multi-energy project now in their execution phase, aimed at developing the country's natural resources to enhance electricity supply, reduce emissions, and conserve freshwater.
The official launch of construction for the Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP) and the full field development of the Ratawi oil field was announced following a meeting in Baghdad between company officials and state ministry. These two projects are the last major contracts of the GGIP, a flagship initiative for TotalEnergies' multi-energy strategy, with the consortium consisting of TotalEnergies (45% operator), Basra Oil Company (30%), and QatarEnergy (25%).
A cornerstone of the GGIP is the Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP). This vital infrastructure project, to be built near Um Qasr, will process and transport five million barrels of seawater per day to major oil fields in southern Iraq. The treated seawater will be used for maintaining pressure in oil wells, a practice currently reliant on freshwater drawn from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and local aquifers. The project is expected to free up to 250,000 cubic meters of freshwater daily, providing much-needed relief to the region's water stress and supporting agricultural needs.
Simultaneously, the full field development of the Ratawi oil field is moving forward. The redevelopment, which began in September 2023, has already completed Phase 1, aiming to boost production to 120,000 barrels per day (bpd) by early 2026. The newly launched Phase 2 will further increase production to 210,000 bpd starting in 2028, with a key focus on eliminating routine flaring. The associated gas from the field, amounting to 160 million cubic feet per day (Mcf/d), will be fully processed by the Gas Midstream Project (GMP), which began construction earlier this year. The processed gas will be delivered to the national grid to fuel power plants capable of generating approximately 1.5 GW of electricity, enough to power 1.5 million Iraqi households.
With the construction of these final two projects, all four pillars of the GGIP—natural gas, solar, oil, and water—are now fully underway. The project, which also includes a 1 GWac solar facility, showcases a comprehensive approach to energy development that addresses Iraq’s critical needs for power, water, and environmental sustainability. Patrick Pouyanné emphasized the partners' commitment to the Iraqi people, noting that the projects would contribute significantly to the Iraqi economy and mobilize around 7,000 Iraqi nationals at the peak of construction. The combined efforts of the consortium signal a new phase of development for Iraq’s energy sector, moving towards greater energy independence and a reduced environmental footprint.
