Oil and Gas
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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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Iraq Partners with China to Develop Baghdad Oil Field
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, has reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to boosting national oil production in line with the Ministry of Oil’s strategic plans and the government’s development programme. His remarks came during the signing ceremony of an annex to the development contract…
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Iraqi Drilling Company Completes Drilling of 13 New Oil Wells
In line with the directives of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, the Iraqi Drilling Company has successfully completed the drilling of 13 new oil wells and the remediation of 53 others across various fields between January and 21 April 2025. Director…
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BP Secures Agreement to Develop Kirkuk Oil Fields
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani oversaw the signing of a strategic agreement between Iraq’s Ministry of Oil and British energy giant BP, aimed at enhancing the development and production of four major oil fields in Kirkuk. The ceremony, attended by Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani and BP Chief Executive…
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New Gas Pipeline to Support Iraq’s Bismayah Power Station
Under the directives of Iraq’s Minister of Oil, the Ministry is advancing the dry gas pipeline project to the Bismayah Power Station. This key initiative, aimed at boosting electricity generation, is being overseen by senior officials, including the Undersecretary for Gas Affairs and the Director General of the Oil Projects…
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Oil Pipeline Company and Ports Focus on Infrastructure
In line with the directives of the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Engineer Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, the Oil Pipeline Company is engaged in discussions with Iraqi Ports to enhance cooperation in developing the Ministry of Oil’s docks. Key topics discussed included the expansion of capacity…
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Iraq’s Oil Minister Hosts German Delegation to Boost Energy Sector Cooperation
On Monday 4th March, Engineer Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Suad, Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, met with a German delegation consisting of representatives from the German Embassy in Baghdad, the German Chamber of Commerce, and several companies specialising in both the oil and non-oil sectors. The…
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BP Expands Investment in Iraq’s Kirkuk Oil Fields
BP has finalised an agreement with the Iraqi government to invest in the redevelopment of Kirkuk’s giant oil fields, focusing on oil, gas, power, and water infrastructure. The deal, pending final approval by Iraq’s Council of Ministers, includes plans for a new operating entity comprising personnel from the North Oil…
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TotalEnergies Partners with Wood for Iraq Gas Growth
Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has been awarded a $46 million, three-year contract by TotalEnergies to support a key energy project in Iraq. Under the agreement, Wood will provide front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed design, procurement support, and construction and commissioning assistance for the first phase of…
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