Kirkuk.
city in Iraq
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 39
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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CTS targets remnants of ISIS operating in the northern province of Kirkuk, Iraq.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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US withdrawal is impacting Kirkuk security, while US forces continue to support Iraqi forces against ISIS.Some support3 reports
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Iranian attacks are targeting Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDPI) sites, and these actions are now impacting the status of Kirkuk.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Oil majors, including TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil, are committing billions to projects in Basra and Kirkuk due to economic crises in Iraq.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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The Iraq Petroleum Company, built in the 1950s, is involved in pipeline projects connecting Basra oilfields to Baniyas, with exploration underway for a revival of the route to Kirkuk.Some support1 report
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Iraq and Turkey signed a pipeline deal to boost oil exports using the Kirkuk-Ceyhan route.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Iranian influence has expanded inside Iraq's institutions, supported by funding and training, while key cities like Karbala, Kirkuk, Baghdad, and Basra remain in focus.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A study coordinating population growth challenges was conducted, leading to the approval of new sub-districts in Kirkuk governorate, Iraq.Some support2 reports
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Iraqi Airways launched a direct flight service from Kirkuk to Trabzon, Turkey.Some support1 report
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ConocoPhillips, led by CEO Ryan Lance, is accessing high-quality oil resources in Iraq by acquiring a 42% stake in oil fields in Kirkuk.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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BP operates in both Indonesia and Whiting, and is seeking potential growth in Kirkuk.Some support1 report
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The province of Iraq and the Kurdistan Democratic Party are seeking clarity on Kirkuk's future status, leading to accession talks with Turkey.Some support1 report
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Negotiations are underway between Iraq and Türkiye regarding a new oil transport agreement for the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline.Some support9 reports2 developments inside
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ConocoPhillips gains interest in Kirkuk oil fields.Well supported20 reports1 development inside
Gone quiet
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Idaho National Guard deployed units to Kirkuk, and a former governor served as the mayor of Boise.Some support1 report
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Oil flowed from Homs to the terminal in Baniyas, while a pipeline connected Kirkuk to the refinery in Homs. Discussions focused on restoring oil pipelines between the two countries.Some support2 reports
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Iraqi forces conducted operations in the northern province of Kirkuk.Some support4 reports
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Alex Pineschi, originating from La Spezia, Italy, deployed to Ukraine and previously served in Mosul and Kirkuk, Iraq.Well supported3 reports
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Military operations targeting IS hideouts in Kirkuk, Iraq, alongside news of a potential $20 billion bank acquisition involving Jamie Dimon.Some support1 report
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Around Kirkuk this week
News at the entities that move Kirkuk most-
ExxonMobil StructuralExxonMobil reports from Houston while the FCA approves Regulatory News Service (RNS) usage on the London Stock Exchange.Moves Kirkuk
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Iraq StructuralKpler aggregates Middle East oil flows, showing increased transit through Hormuz from Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.Moves Kirkuk
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ConocoPhillips StructuralConocoPhillips and Emerson were named honorees of the Corporate Angel Award on October 21, 2026.Moves Kirkuk
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Turkey StructuralMacron visited Saudi Arabia during a Gulf trip, while Libya approved a maritime deal with Turkey.Moves Kirkuk
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BP StructuralChris Iannotti, who grew up in Chicago, moved to Nashville and started a deli, while also taking a job with BP.Moves Kirkuk
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Basra StructuralIn 2008, the regime in Baghdad sought control over the Basra port.Moves Kirkuk
Connections
The 27 strongest of 39, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Iraq Structural
Kirkuk is a major oil production hub and city located within the sovereign territory and jurisdiction of Iraq.
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ConocoPhillips Structural
ConocoPhillips holds a 42% stake in Kirkuk oil fields and supports the redevelopment of the region's oil and gas assets.
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North Oil Company Structural
North Oil Company formally operates and manages oil and gas fields within the Kirkuk region.
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ExxonMobil Structural
ExxonMobil is making long-term, high-capital commitments to operate within the oil fields of Kirkuk.
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Turkey Structural
Kirkuk functions as a critical oil hub and pipeline origin point, subject to ongoing political and investment discussions with Turkey.
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Ceyhan Structural
A dedicated oil pipeline provides a critical supply chain link from Kirkuk to the Ceyhan port.
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Baniyas Structural
A pipeline provides a critical supply chain link, transporting oil from Kirkuk to the Baniyas port for transit.
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BP Structural
BP maintains a majority stake in the operational entity responsible for the Kirkuk oil fields, establishing a functional dependency.
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Basra Structural
The two cities are functionally linked by an operational oil pipeline infrastructure.
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Ministry of Oil Structural
The Ministry of Oil formally oversees oil field operations located in Kirkuk.
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Homs Operational
An oil pipeline establishes a functional operational link, carrying resources from Kirkuk to the refinery in Homs.
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Ankara Operational
Kirkuk's pipeline renewal is subject to negotiations held in Ankara, indicating operational coordination between the locations.
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Iraq Petroleum Company Structural
The company's operations are functionally dependent on the location, having established infrastructure originating in Kirkuk.
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Damascus Operational
A pipeline links crude oil from Kirkuk to the coast of Syria.
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NOC Structural
NOC operates as a functional entity within the resource base of the Kirkuk oil field.
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Idaho Operational
The evidence indicates that units from the Idaho National Guard were deployed to the city of Kirkuk.
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Syria Operational
Kirkuk and Syria are functionally coupled through ongoing pipeline rehabilitation efforts.
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Islamic State Operational
The Islamic State is actively conducting attacks and operations within the Kirkuk region.
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Iraqi National Intelligence Service Operational
The Iraqi National Intelligence Service conducts operations, including raids, within the geographical boundaries of Kirkuk.
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London Operational
The corporate activities of major firms, such as BP, link the global financial center of London to the oil ventures underway in Kirkuk.
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Kurdistan Democratic Party Operational
The Kurdistan Democratic Party is politically involved in determining the future and governance of Kirkuk via the Iraqi Constitution.
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Iraqi Turkmen Front Operational
The Iraqi Turkmen Front actively participates in Kirkuk's governance by nominating candidates for the local council.
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Popular Mobilization Forces Operational
The Popular Mobilization Forces are actively operating within the Kirkuk province.
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Houston Shared context
Houston functions as the major energy market hub relevant to the oil operations taking place in Kirkuk.
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Alaska Mentioned together
Two distinct geographical locations mentioned in separate contexts.
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Kurdistan Shared context
Kurdistan and Kirkuk are linked geographically by a road and gas field location.
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Iraqi Airways Operational
Iraqi Airways is actively operating and launching direct flights from the city of Kirkuk.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
3 events- CTS targets remnants of ISIS operating in the northern province of Kirkuk, Iraq.
- Iranian attacks are targeting Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDPI) sites, and these actions are now impacting the status of Kirkuk.
- The Iraq Petroleum Company, built in the 1950s, is involved in pipeline projects connecting Basra oilfields to Baniyas, with exploration underway for a revival of the route to Kirkuk.
August 2026
5 events- Iraq and Turkey signed a pipeline deal to boost oil exports using the Kirkuk-Ceyhan route.
- A study coordinating population growth challenges was conducted, leading to the approval of new sub-districts in Kirkuk governorate, Iraq.
- Iraqi Airways launched a direct flight service from Kirkuk to Trabzon, Turkey.
- BP operates in both Indonesia and Whiting, and is seeking potential growth in Kirkuk.
- The province of Iraq and the Kurdistan Democratic Party are seeking clarity on Kirkuk's future status, leading to accession talks with Turkey.
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July 2026
5 events- Iranian influence has expanded inside Iraq's institutions, supported by funding and training, while key cities like Karbala, Kirkuk, Baghdad, and Basra remain in focus.
- ConocoPhillips, led by CEO Ryan Lance, is accessing high-quality oil resources in Iraq by acquiring a 42% stake in oil fields in Kirkuk.
- Negotiations are underway between Iraq and Türkiye regarding a new oil transport agreement for the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline.
- ConocoPhillips gains interest in Kirkuk oil fields.
- Idaho National Guard deployed units to Kirkuk, and a former governor served as the mayor of Boise.
June 2026
6 events- North Oil Company operates oil fields in Kirkuk, northern Iraq, supplying domestic consumption.
- Oil majors, including TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil, are committing billions to projects in Basra and Kirkuk due to economic crises in Iraq.
- Oil flowed from Homs to the terminal in Baniyas, while a pipeline connected Kirkuk to the refinery in Homs. Discussions focused on restoring oil pipelines between the two countries.
- Iraqi forces conducted operations in the northern province of Kirkuk.
- Alex Pineschi, originating from La Spezia, Italy, deployed to Ukraine and previously served in Mosul and Kirkuk, Iraq.
- Military operations targeting IS hideouts in Kirkuk, Iraq, alongside news of a potential $20 billion bank acquisition involving Jamie Dimon.