- Iraq requires the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline to Türkiye and the Basra-Aqaba oil pipeline to ensure alternative export routes, relying on southern Gulf terminals.
- Iraq is planning new oil pipelines connecting Basra, Kirkuk, and Ceyhan, with Qatar's UCC joining the project consortium.
- A new pipeline is planned from Basra to Ceyhan terminal, part of a larger development road connecting Iraq to Europe.
Baghdad seeks to diversify oil exports by utilizing the Ceyhan port, targeting markets in Europe and China.
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Updated Sep 15
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Baghdad seeks to diversify oil exports by utilizing the Ceyhan port, targeting markets in Europe and China.
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Iraq leverages Ceyhan port for oil exports to Europe and China.1 source
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Baghdad
capital city of Iraq
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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China
cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China
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