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Iraq approves studies for strategic oil export pipelines involving Kirkuk Iraq approves studies for strategic oil export pipelines involving Kirkuk
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Iraq approves studies for strategic oil export pipelines involving Kirkuk

Iraq’s cabinet authorized preliminary, non-binding studies for new strategic export routes. A consortium involving Capital TI, Chevron and Qatar’s UCC will compare a Basra–Haditha–Kirkuk–Ceyhan route with a Basra–Haditha–Baniyas option, while KBR provides consultancy. The studies aim to diversify export outlets and reduce dependence on a limited number of corridors.

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Turkey and Iraq discuss energy cooperation before Kirkuk–Ceyhan deal expires Turkey and Iraq discuss energy cooperation before Kirkuk–Ceyhan deal expires
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Turkey and Iraq discuss energy cooperation before Kirkuk–Ceyhan deal expires

Turkish and Iraqi officials discussed the future of the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline agreement, which was due to expire on July 27, 2026. Negotiations covered a replacement framework, improved use of the pipeline and possible new connections. The talks reflect both countries’ interest in maintaining a major northern export corridor while updating an aging legal and technical arrangement.

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Iraq asks Turkey to extend Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline agreement by at least one year Iraq asks Turkey to extend Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline agreement by at least one year
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Iraq asks Turkey to extend Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline agreement by at least one year

Iraq asked Turkey to extend the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline agreement for at least one year beyond its scheduled July 27 expiry. Baghdad said the extension would provide time to negotiate a modern replacement arrangement while preserving continuity in northern crude exports. The request underlined the pipeline’s importance to federal export strategy and regional energy relations.

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Northern Oil Company appoints new director amid operational challenges Northern Oil Company appoints new director amid operational challenges
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Northern Oil Company appoints new director amid operational challenges

Faisal Hammadi al-Jibouri was appointed director of the Northern Oil Company after about three decades of service. The company manages five fields and has roughly 17,000 employees. The new leadership faces questions over community representation, pipeline attacks, illegal tapping, field security and the transition of wider Kirkuk security responsibilities.

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Kirkuk oil helps ease Baghdad–Erbil dispute amid falling national revenues Kirkuk oil helps ease Baghdad–Erbil dispute amid falling national revenues
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Kirkuk oil helps ease Baghdad–Erbil dispute amid falling national revenues

Oil shipments from Kirkuk to Ceyhan resumed after an interruption of about 35 months, with 2.77 million barrels reported transported in March. The restart helped narrow a long-running Baghdad–Erbil dispute over production and exports. However, Iraq was simultaneously facing severe revenue pressure from wider regional conflict and disruptions to national oil income.

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Iraqi parliament backs restoring exports through Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline Iraqi parliament backs restoring exports through Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline
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Iraqi parliament backs restoring exports through Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline

Iraq’s parliament called for rehabilitation and renewed operation of the Kirkuk–Ceyhan export pipeline. Lawmakers emphasized protecting export outlets and maintaining federal authority over oil production, transport and distribution. The route passes from Kirkuk through western Mosul, Zummar and Faysh Khabur before entering Turkey, making it strategically important for northern exports.

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