Security
The Energy Police Directorate announced the securing of more than 65 major oil fields across Iraq, emphasizing the need for special support and attention to the brigades responsible for protecting these vital sites. Lieutenant General Hamed Al-Husseini, Director General of the Energy Police at the Ministry of Interior, explained that the police have enhanced communication with oil companies operating in the country through field visits to their headquarters and work sites in various provinces. These included global companies such as BP, American and Chinese firms, as well as the Italian company Eni, the French company Total, and the Italian consortium operating in West Qurna field. Al-Husseini noted that these visits helped build positive relationships with the companies and provided reassurance messages, in addition to initiatives to resolve any issues they face during their operations. He also confirmed high-level coordination with the Minister of Oil and expressed hope that the formation of the directorate would receive support from the new Minister of Interior, stressing that the Energy Police bear the responsibility of protecting vital economic targets despite sometimes not being viewed as a combat force. He pointed out that the brigades affiliated with the Energy Police deserve special care similar to federal police forces and border guards due to the importance of their tasks. He added that the Prime Minister pays attention to the economic sector, which positively reflects on various sectors. The Energy Police secure 67 major oil fields, including the North and South Rumaila fields, whose daily production exceeds millions of barrels, as well as the Qurna (1 and 2) fields where Chevron operates, and the Zubair (1 and 2) fields operated by Total. He emphasized that these giant fields require high attention and that the companies working there express great satisfaction, which necessitates efforts to strengthen this sense of confidence and security.
