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Methane emissions

From flaring to power: innovative gas recovery

Whilst flaring can often be reduced by optimising existing operations, it sometimes requires substantial investments.

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Basrah Gas Company in Iraq Credit: BGC

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Ramped up gas processing capacity from 250mmscf/d to 1100mmscf/d

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Basrah Gas Company (BGC) in Iraq exemplifies how an innovative commercial model and long-term development plans can create transformational results. Since 2013, this joint venture between Iraq’s South Gas Company, Shell and Mitsubishi, has boosted gas recovery from 250 to more than 1100 million standard cubic feet per day (end of February 2026), capturing associated gas from three major oil fields that had previously been flared.

This has enabled BGC to send gas to the grid in Iraq supporting approximately 3.5 GW of electricity generation capacity. Additionally, through the capturing of associated gas, BGC also produces LPG and condensates; BGC currently supplies 60-70% of Iraq’s LPG demand, and since 2016 increasingly exports LPG and condensates to international markets.

John Doe, CEO of Company

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing around 85,000 people* across more than 70 countries. Our activities include oil and gas exploration and production, and the marketing of fuels, lubricants and chemical products. We also offer low-carbon energy products and solutions.

* At December 31, 2025, and including portfolio companies.

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

Founded: 1907

URL: shell.com

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