Iraq plans to resume oil exports from the Kirkuk fields through the Kurdistan Region. Officials say exports could reach up to 600,000 barrels per day through the regional pipeline.
A spokesperson from the Ministry of Oil of Iraq confirmed the plan. He said Iraq will export oil through the Kurdistan pipeline to international markets. The oil will travel through the regional network toward the Port of Ceyhan. This Turkish port serves as a major hub for global oil shipments.
Officials explained that Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government recently reached a new agreement. The deal allows Iraq to increase exports through the pipeline system. Authorities expect the pipeline to operate close to its full capacity.
The Iraqi government also plans to form a joint technical committee. Experts from both sides will join this committee. Their task is to inspect the pipeline and review technical conditions. They will also study logistics and transportation systems.
Before this agreement, Iraq sent about 230,000 barrels per day to storage facilities in the Kurdistan Region. The new plan could raise exports significantly. Officials say the volume may increase further in the future.
Officials in the Kurdistan Region expressed strong support for greater cooperation with Baghdad on exports. However, they also presented several important conditions during the recent negotiations. Regional leaders want Baghdad to ease the financial restrictions currently imposed on the Kurdistan Region. They also asked for clear security guarantees for international oil companies operating in the area.
Regional instability has recently affected oil production and exports across many parts of the Middle East. Iraq hopes this pipeline route will help reduce economic pressure on the national economy. Officials believe the Kurdistan pipeline provides an important and reliable path to global energy markets.
If the agreement moves forward successfully, Iraq could strengthen its oil exports and stabilize supply to international energy markets.
