TotalEnergies has officially launched construction in Iraq on the final two major contracts under Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP): the full-field development of the Ratawi oil field and the Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP). These projects mark the multienergy initiative’s transition from planning to execution.
Key Projects Powering Energy & Water Security
The Ratawi redevelopment is expected to increase oil production to 210,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2028, with a full field development that eliminates routine flaring. Meanwhile, the Common Seawater Supply Project will treat and transport 5 million barrels of seawater per day to oil fields currently dependent on freshwater from rivers and aquifers. This will free up roughly 250,000 cubic meters of freshwater daily for agricultural use.
GGIP: A Multi-Energy Strategy in Action
With the new contracts, all four components of GGIP are now under execution: (1) gas processing, (2) solar power generation, (3) oil field redevelopment, and (4) seawater infrastructure. Earlier this year, a 1 GWac solar farm and a 300 Mcf/d gas midstream facility began construction. The CSSP and Ratawi expansions round out TotalEnergies’ effort to reduce flaring, improve power supply, and enhance energy independence. In parallel, the company is also strengthening its footprint in Africa, where Nigeria recently signed a major deepwater oil contract with TotalEnergies, underscoring the strategic importance of the region in its long-term energy portfolio.
Socioeconomic & Environmental Benefits
Already, over 2,700 workers, including 2,000 Iraqis, are on site. At peak construction, labor mobilization is expected to reach about 7,000 Iraqi nationals. Environmentally, recycling seawater for oil well pressure will reduce freshwater stress and lower carbon emissions by eliminating flaring at key fields. Solar power contributes clean energy to the grid.
Strategic Significance in the Region
For Iraq, the GGIP represents more than just an energy project—it is a blueprint for how countries rich in natural resources can adopt a multi-energy model. By combining oil, gas, renewables, and water infrastructure, GGIP advances industrial resilience and supports sustainable development goals. The shift toward capturing previously flared gas also improves both environmental impact and monetary returns.
Project Factsheet – GGIP Final Two Projects
Project Owner / Operator TotalEnergies (45%), Basra Oil Company (30%), QatarEnergy (25%)
Projects in Focus Ratawi oil field full redevelopment; Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP)
Oil Production Target 210,000 bpd by 2028, with no routine flaring
Seawater Treatment Capacity 5 million barrels/day
Freshwater Saved ~250,000 cubic meters/day
Workers Mobilized 2,700 currently; up to ~7,000 at peak
Broader GGIP Scope Gas recovery, solar farm, oil redevelopment, seawater supply
Environmental Impact Reduced flaring; lower greenhouse gases; water conservation
Timeline for Full Execution Begun September 2025; gradual ramp up to full capacity by 2028
These final GGIP contracts are pivotal: they turn ambitious plans into tangible infrastructure. For Iraq, this means better electricity supply, more efficient oil production, and reduced environmental damage. For TotalEnergies and its partners, GGIP demonstrates a scalable model for energy transition in complex environments. And for the region’s people, the project promises jobs, improved energy stability, and sustainable water use
