Negotiations to resume Kurdish oil exports have reached ‘advanced stages’: Source

The source cited the Iraqi oil minister as saying: “Things are moving in a positive direction.”

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1973 Iraq-Turkey oil export agreement will not be renewed: Turkish presidential decree

“Turkey-Iraq Crude Oil Pipeline Agreement dated 27/8/1973, approved by the Council of Ministers Decision dated 22/4/1975…It has been decided, under Article 3 of Presidential Decree No. 9, to terminate, as of 27/7/2026."

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Iraq seeks resumption of Kurdish oil exports, considers reviving pipeline with Syria

Iraq is advancing efforts to resume oil exports from the Kurdistan Region through Turkey's Ceyhan port, following a halt since March 2023 due to a legal dispute. Baghdad is also exploring the revival of the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline to the Mediterranean, a project estimated to cost $8 billion and take years to complete.

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APIKUR calls for tripartite discussions with Erbil, Baghdad

APIKUR stressed the need for tripartite talks to resolve the Kurdistan Region's oil export impasse, as halted exports through Turkey have caused significant economic losses despite readiness from both Ankara and the Kurdistan Region.

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APIKUR expresses readiness to resume Kurdish oil exports

APIKUR is prepared to resume oil exports through the Kurdistan Region following discussions between Iraqi and US officials, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to restore operations through the Iraq-Turkey Ceyhan pipeline.

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