TotalEnergies has awarded a significant gas pipeline construction contract in Iraq to China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering (CPPE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Petroleum Engineering Corporation (CPEC), as part of its ambitious Artawi GMP EPSCC Project.

The multibillion-dollar French energy giant is pushing forward with the development of a major midstream gas infrastructure system. The project involves the construction of two sour gas pipelines connecting the Majnoon and West Qurna 2 oilfields to the Artawi processing facility.

The infrastructure will include a 114-kilometre pipeline with a 26-inch diameter, and two 83-kilometre pipelines, each 20 inches in diameter. Additionally, three more export pipelines, valve stations, and related facilities are part of the scope.

“This contract represents a key milestone in our commitment to expand gas infrastructure in Iraq, enhance energy efficiency, and support local development,” a TotalEnergies spokesperson stated.

Valued at an estimated $294 million, the project is expected to be completed within 36 months. If successfully implemented, it would significantly strengthen CPEC’s footprint in Iraq and the broader Middle East pipeline engineering market.

“This project offers an opportunity to deepen our operations in the region and contribute to Iraq’s energy infrastructure,” said a CPEC representative. “However, we remain cautious about potential delays due to ongoing political and market uncertainties in Iraq.”

While the agreement is still in the pre-contract phase, both companies appear optimistic about finalising terms soon.

The contract, once formalised, is set to bolster TotalEnergies’ gas processing and export capabilities, positioning it as a stronger player in the region’s evolving energy landscape.