BNGL consists of two gas processing units (trains) with a capacity to process 200mmscf/d each. This will add a total of 400mmscf/d of processing capacity to BGC’s production capacity. Once BNGL is fully onstream, it will increase BGC’s gas processing capacity from 1bcf/d to 1.4bcf/d (1400 mmscf/d). When the plant is operational it will increase BGC’s ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 10 million tons per annum.
BNGL is a major gas project that consists of 15,000 tons of installations, fabricated in different parts of the world to be installed and operated in Iraq.
The two BNGL trains are designed to run on electricity – they will need around 70MW of electricity to operate. The additional gas production from the two trains of BNGL plant will help the country produce more electricity and reduce its gas import from overseas.
In addition, BNGL will be maximizing local content through management of its subcontracting processes. The use of local contractors benefits the project and the local economy. Through this flagship project, BNGL provided thousands of job opportunities to Iraqis during the construction phase.