The onshore pipeline will transport 100 MMcf/d of gas from the Zubair depot to the Fao depot, north of the Arabian Gulf.

The scope of works includes:

  • Execution of a 10 m wide service road along the pipeline route;
  • Tie-in works with the Zubair and FAO depots;
  • Excavation of the pipeline trench;
  • Welding;
  • Boring procedure for road, railway and cable crossings; and,
  • Hydrostatic testing.

In 2010 Eni, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, and Korea Gas Corporation signed a technical service contract with Iraq's state-owned SOC and Missan Oil Company as State Partner, to redevelop the Zubair field.