Kogas to keep Akkas project as Iraq reinforces security
Violence in Anbar province isn't deterring the Korea Gas Corp. as Iraq's security forces increase protection of the Akkas gas field.
Officials from Iraq's Oil Ministry and the Korea Gas Corp. (Kogas) meet at the ministry's headquarters in Baghdad on Oct. 13, 2011 to finalize the Akkas gas deal. Located in Anbar province, near the Syrian border, the area has been problematic for security. (MAHMOUD RAOUF/Reuters)
QAIM/BAGHDAD - The Korean Gas Corp. (Kogas) is preparing to restart operations at the Akkas gas field after a deadly April 1 attack on a construction site, now that the Iraqi Army and Oil Police have both enhanced their presence there.
The Akkas field is in Anbar province near the Syrian border, in a highly volatile area that remains vulnerable to terrorist attack and increased militia and gang presence.
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