Iraq exporting 2.7 million barrels of oil daily: Ministry

Salim al-Rikabi, spokesperson for the oil ministry, said that oil exports from the southern region contribute to approximately 2.4 million barrels per day, while the Kurdistan Region and Kirkuk export 250,000 to 300,000 barrels. 

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Iraq’s oil exports average 2.6m bpd in September: Ministry

The ministry clarified in a statement Monday that the more than 4 million barrels figure “was recorded for one day of exports only,” adding that Iraq’s average daily crude oil exports during September had reached approximately 2.6 million barrels.

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Iraq’s oil exports reach two million bpd in August: Minister

Khudair said “negotiations are ongoing with the concerned parties” regarding the country’s oil exports, adding that “since the beginning of the month, exports have reached an average of two million barrels.”

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Iraq says not responsible for oil tanker passage through Hormuz

“The tankers, after leaving the port, pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and the ministry does not bear any responsibility for their routes or obtaining the necessary approvals,” Rikabi explained.

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Iraq expected to complete new Basra-Ceyhan pipeline in three years: Ministry

“This pipeline will extend from Basra to Haditha, and from there to Kirkuk, and then on to Ceyhan, and it is a new pipeline,” Rikabi said, adding, “The expected timeframe for its completion is three years, and it may be less depending on security, logistical, economic, and other factors.”

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Iraq, Turkey sign deal to export 750,000 barrels daily via Ceyhan

“The agreement sets an export capacity of 750,000 barrels per day," oil ministry spokesperson Salim al-Rikabi told state media.

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US Treasury grants Iran 60-day oil export license

“As part of the framework, Treasury has issued a temporary 60-day general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil,” said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Iraq orders oil companies to boost production, restore pre-crisis levels

The deputy minister said he had instructed the oil companies operatingnin the country to “accelerate production and pumping operations.”

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Iraq struggles to balance 2026 budget amid Strait of Hormuz closure: Official

The sharp drop in export capacity is a direct result of the tightened restrictions placed on the vital Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran conflict.

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