- 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.
Iraq and Syria are restoring an oil pipeline, with the US overseeing the international consortium for the project.
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Updated Jul 18
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What happened
Iraq and Syria are restoring an oil pipeline, with the US overseeing the international consortium for the project.
Who's involved
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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.
- Syria is emerging as a key energy export hub, utilized by Iraq as a transit point for energy flows.
The entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Syria
country in West Asia
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TotalEnergies
French multinational energy and petroleum company
Related events
- Deepening ties between Türkiye, Iraq, and Syria across security, energy, trade, and infrastructure sectors.
- Renewed Iran war risks undoing progress as the Iran conflict impacts oil prices and markets, alongside Trump's support for the Iraqi PM.
- France announced plans to contribute to Syria's reconstruction efforts and seek advanced technological partnerships for the country's rebuild.
- Talks are underway between Iraq and Syria regarding the establishment of a regional economic alliance.
- Successful state rebuilding and stability in Syria following US policy shifts regarding terrorism designations and weakening Iranian influence.