In practical energy terms, the Mansuriya field holds an estimated 4.5 trillion standard cubic feet (Tscf) of gas and is expected to produce around 300 million scf per day (Mmscf/d) of gas at its peak, although it will start running at about 100 Mmscf/d within 18 months, a senior energy source who works closely with Iraq’s Oil Ministry told OilPrice.com. That said, the site has a deeper and broader appeal to China, with the Mansuriya field having long been regarded by it, the U.S., Russia and Iran as holding a vital strategic position in the heart of the Middle East.
