Oil and Gas
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Production Line 1000 Back in Operation: Gas Sector Update
The Ministry of Oil has announced the successful resumption of operations at the North Gas Company’s production line 1000 after completing maintenance work ahead of schedule. This achievement aligns with the directives of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul Ghani, to enhance production…
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Ministries Collaborate on Study for Nebras Petrochemical Project
The Ministry of Planning convened a meeting, to review the launch of the feasibility study for the Nebras Petrochemical Project, a strategic initiative aimed at diversifying Iraq’s economy. The meeting was held in cooperation with the Ministries of Oil and Industry and Minerals, and focused on the assignment of consulting…
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Foundation Stone Laid for Wasit Oil Authority Buildings Project
On November 10, 2024, the Oil Projects Company officially laid the foundation stone for the Wasit Oil Authority Buildings Project, a significant step towards enhancing the administrative and organizational capacity of the Central Oil Company. The ceremony was attended by key figures, including Engineer Ali Ward Hamoud, Director General of…
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Iraq Advances Energy Sector with Diwaniyah Refinery Project
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, chaired the ninth session of the Ministerial Council for Energy today. In the meeting, attended by ministers and advisors, Mr. Abdul-Ghani emphasized the government’s commitment to advancing Iraq’s energy sector, aiming to bolster industrial and economic…
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Iraq’s Oil Sector Boosted by Successful Completion of 15 Wells in October
The Iraqi Drilling Company successfully completed the drilling and reclamation of 15 oil wells in October, marking significant progress in its operational initiatives across various oil fields in Iraq. This achievement aligns with the directives of the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani,…
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Iraq Aims to Maximise Gas Resources to Fuel Economic Development
The Undersecretary of the Ministry for Gas Affairs, Mr. Ezzat Saber Ismail, has reaffirmed the Iraqi government’s and Ministry of Oil’s strong commitment to enhancing gas investment and developing free gas fields. His remarks came during a field visit to the Basra Gas Company on Sunday, where he outlined strategic…
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Chinese Companies Lead Iraq’s Mansouriya Gas Field Expansion
Under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, the Ministry of Oil has signed a significant contract to develop the Mansouriya gas field in Diyala Governorate. This contract, awarded to a coalition of Chinese companies (Jera and Petro Iraq),…
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Ministry of Oil Launches ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Initiative
In response to the directives of the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, the Ministerial Team for Qualifying and Implementing the International Quality Standard (ISO 37001) for Anti-Bribery Requirements held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday. Led by Mr. Diaa Jabbar, Director of…
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Iraq to Start Exporting Jet Fuel
Iraq is taking a pivotal step toward economic diversification with the export of jet fuel at a rate of 800 to 1,000 tonnes per day. This strategic move not only enhances the country’s export portfolio but also signifies a shift away from its traditional reliance on crude oil. As the…
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Oil Ministry and Parliament Discuss Refining Law Amendments
In a significant step toward enhancing Iraq’s oil refining sector, the Ministry of Oil held a meeting with the Parliamentary Oil, Gas, and Natural Resources Committee to discuss proposed amendments to the Investment Law for Refining Crude Oil No. 64 of 2007. This meeting was attended by members of the…
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