- Oil exports are dependent on stability through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iraq utilizes for its logistics.
- Iran war disrupts main Gulf oil export routes, forcing Iraq to seek alternative transit through Syrian territory and utilize SOMO for international sales.
- Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure is forcing the development of bypass corridors utilizing infrastructure in Iraq, Syria, and Egypt, threatening Israeli trade.
- TotalEnergies is planning pipelines to transport Iraqi oil, seeking an exploration contract with its counterpart in Syria as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.
A pipeline cooperation agreement was signed between Iraq and Syria to connect Iraqi oil fields to the Syrian coast.
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What happened
A pipeline cooperation agreement was signed between Iraq and Syria to connect Iraqi oil fields to the Syrian coast.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Memorandums were signed for the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline connecting Iraq and Syria.1 source
Multiple Western firms (ExxonMobil, Shell, Halliburton) signed cooperation agreements for the Iraq-Syria pipeline.1 source
Chris Wright oversaw the signing of a pipeline agreement connecting Iraqi oil fields to the Syrian coast.1 source
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TotalEnergies is planning pipelines to transport Iraqi oil, seeking an exploration contract with its counterpart in Syria as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.Also in this story
- Amid the Hormuz blockade, the US is pushing for high-level oil pipeline deals to route Iraqi commodity imports through Syrian ports.
- Iraq is developing new pipeline routes from Basra to Turkey and Syria, while the US prepares to withdraw troops and seeks investment.
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- Iran-aligned groups and Houthi allies targeted Saudi petroleum targets, with attacks launched from Iraq and US diplomatic talks underway.
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