Oil and Gas
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Iraq’s Oil Ministry Explores Global Partnerships at ADIPEC
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil, under the guidance of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Suwad, participated in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2025, a leading global event for oil, gas, and energy. The delegation included senior officials such as Legal and Administrative…
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Iraq Launches FCC Unit at Al-Shuaiba Refinery
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated the new Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Strategic Unit at the Al-Shuaiba Refinery in Basra Province on Saturday, marking a major milestone in Iraq’s oil industry. The unit, with a processing capacity of 107,000 barrels per day, is expected to significantly increase the production of…
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Record-Breaking LPG Tanker Loaded at Iraq’s Basra Port
The Basra Gas Company has, in a landmark achievement, successfully loaded the largest liquified petroleum gas (LPG) tanker ever, in Basra. At the export terminal in Khor Al-Zubair, Basra, the 20,000 tonnes capacity tanker, named GasChem, was loaded in a first-of-its-kind event in Iraq’s history. The achievement follows the full…
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Iraq Strengthens Energy Investment Under New Reforms
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a high-level meeting today to discuss the ongoing development of Iraq’s oil derivatives industry and ways to boost investment mechanisms in the sector. The meeting brought together senior officials, including advisors to the Prime Minister, the Director General of the State Oil Marketing Organisation,…
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Iraq Boosts Clean Energy with Basra Gas Project
In a major step towards achieving its climate action goals, the second phase of the Basra Natural Gas Liquefaction Plant has been launched, adding 200 cubic metres per day to its gas processing capacity. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, alongside the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of…
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Shell Discusses Investment Opportunities in Iraq
Today, the Executive Vice President of Shell Oil Company, Mr. Richard Howe, was received by Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, in Baghdad. The meeting discussed areas of cooperation in developing Iraq’s energy sector and investment opportunities that serve both sides’ interests. The Prime Minister highlighted the government’s commitment to mobilising…
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Iraq and OPEC+ Plan Output Hike in August
Iraq has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring oil market stability, aligning with fellow OPEC+ nations during a virtual meeting held on the 5th of July 2025. The session, which included Saudi Arabia, Russia, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, focused on reviewing global market conditions and the short- to…
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Iraq Enhances Energy Portfolio with Hadab Completion
Under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, the Oil Exploration Company has successfully completed the 2D “Hadab” seismic survey programme in Nineveh Governorate. The project, carried out by the 8th Seismic Division of the Field Work Authority, covers a total length of…
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42-Knot Gas Pipeline Nears Completion in Iraq
The 42-knot gas pipeline project (Mahmoudiya-Bismayah) has reached a major milestone, as substantial progress has been made in completing the pipeline, including its critical route through the Tigris River and the main outlet. The project, led by national oil companies, aims to enhance gas transportation and secure fuel supply for…
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Iraq Enhances Energy Grid with Pipeline Project
In a major milestone for Iraq’s energy infrastructure, the Ministry of Oil has successfully completed the connection of the gas pipeline valve system feeding the Bismayah Power Plant, restoring gas flow after more than 48 hours of continuous national efforts. The achievement marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s…
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