Oil and Gas
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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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New 70,000 BPD Refining Unit Added at Maysan
In a strategic move to boost Iraq’s refining capabilities, the Ministry of Oil has announced the addition of a new refining unit at the Maysan Refinery, increasing its capacity by 70,000 barrels per day (bpd). This expansion is expected to play a significant role in enhancing the country’s domestic fuel…
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India Turns to Iraq for More Oil Supplies
India is expected to increase its crude oil imports from Iraq and other Middle Eastern suppliers in the coming months. According to Gurmeet Singh, Director General of the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI), “India’s crude oil imports from Middle Eastern suppliers, including Iraq and Saudi Arabia, are expected to…
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Iraq’s Oil Sector Drives Social Development Projects
The Ministry of Oil provided a detailed clarification on Monday regarding the social benefit projects implemented in areas surrounding oil fields, emphasising their focus on three key sectors. The ministry explained that these social benefit initiatives comprise service projects aimed at enhancing the infrastructure of communities near oil fields operated…
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CPECC Explores Opportunities in Oil and Gas Development
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, welcomed a delegation from the China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation (CPECC) to discuss key opportunities for collaboration in Iraq’s energy sector. The discussions centred on strategies to advance the development of the oil industry and…
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Northern Refineries Boost Oil Output by 20,000 Barrels Daily
In line with the government programme and the directives of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, the Northern Refineries Company has successfully increased the production capacity of the Siniyah refinery, adding 20,000 barrels per day. This raises the refinery’s overall capacity to…
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Gas Investment Projects Drive Iraq’s Industrial and Economic Growth
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, underscored Iraq’s commitment to optimising gas investment to bolster energy, economic, and industrial progress. His remarks came during a visit to the gas isolation station in the Artawi field, located in Basra Governorate, on Monday, 16…
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