Basrah Gas Company, often referred to as BGC, is a joint venture company dedicated to the capture, processing, and utilization of associated natural gas produced alongside oil extraction in southern Iraq. The primary objective of the company is to minimize gas flaring, which has been a significant environmental and economic issue in the region, by building and operating gas gathering and processing facilities.
The company operates in the Basra governorate, managing projects that collect gas from major oil fields such as West Qurna, Rumaila, and Zubair. Through its infrastructure, Basrah Gas Company processes the gas to produce dry gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and natural gas liquids (NGLs), which are then supplied to local markets, power plants, and for export.
Ownership of Basrah Gas Company is structured as a partnership between the Iraqi state-owned South Gas Company holding 51 percent, Shell with 44 percent, and Mitsubishi Corporation with 5 percent. This international collaboration brings together government oversight with technical expertise from global energy firms to develop Iraq's gas sector.
In the broader industry context, Basrah Gas Company represents a key initiative in Iraq's strategy to enhance gas utilization, reduce emissions, and support economic development through better resource management. The company has been involved in multiple expansion projects aimed at increasing gas capture capacity across southern Iraq.
Also known as Basra Gas Company.
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Detailed engineering for Gas Compressor Station 6 to capture low‑pressure associated gas currently flared and feed it into Iraq’s domestic energy system.
