Drone Strike on Khor Mor Gas Field Halts Kurdistan Gas Output and Cuts 2,500 MW Power as Baghdad Pushes Weapons Monopoly
What happened
A suspected drone attack struck the Khor Mor gas field in Sulaymaniyah late on November 8, 2026, causing a fire and forcing operator Dana Gas to suspend production.
The Context
* Critical supply offline: Khor Mor serves as the primary fuel source for power stations in Iraqi Kurdistan, and the immediate operational halt knocked out an estimated 70% to 80% of regional generation capacity across Erbil, Duhok, and Zakho. * Security frictions: The incident occurred alongside federal efforts in Baghdad to restrict unauthorized weaponry to state custody, spotlighting persistent exposure for cross-border private operators. * Prioritized grid delivery: Regional authorities redirected alternative fuel and hydroelectric assets to sustain essential infrastructure like hospitals and water systems, while local bottled gas reserves remain secure for 30 days.
The Number
— The exact generation capacity stripped from the regional electricity grid immediately following the facility shutdown.
Takeaway
Watch for operational updates from Dana Gas alongside findings from the joint Baghdad-Erbil investigative committee to gauge how quickly field output recovers and whether tighter airspace defenses follow.
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