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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is visiting the U.S. this week. He met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
News Iraq » Kirkuk » Traffic: The agreement was signed during a Chamber of Commerce summit in Washington focused on American investment in Iraq..
The proposed project would restore the pipeline connecting the oil-rich city of Kirkuk in northern Iraq with Syria's Mediterranean coast.
News Iraq » Kirkuk » Traffic: US backs Iraq-Syria oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
The United States is backing Iraq and Syria's efforts to rebuild the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline as part of a broader strategy to diversify Iraqi oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz.
News Iraq » Kirkuk » Traffic: Chevron, ConocoPhillips advance Iraq's Hormuz alternatives
Oil agreements have been announced or are expected to be signed on Friday, toward the end of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's visit to the United States.
News Iraq » Kirkuk » Traffic: Iraq, Syria agree to restore Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline, bypassing Hormuz strait
Iraq and Syria agreed to restore the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline, reducing reliance on Hormuz. WTI reaching $110 in July 2026 at 4.9% YES.
News Iraq » Kirkuk » Traffic: ConocoPhillips to buy 42% stake in Iraqi unit from BP as U.S. seeks to weaken Iran's energy hold
BP and ConocoPhillips are set to announce billions of dollars of new investments in Iraq on Friday.
News Iraq » Kirkuk » Traffic: Iraq, Syria revive oil pipeline shut since 2003 in bid to bypass Strait of Hormuz after Iran war disrupts exports
On Friday, Iraq and Syria agreed to revive a long-idled oil pipeline linking northern Iraq to Syria’s Mediterranean coast as Baghdad looks to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz following ...
News Iraq » Kirkuk » Traffic: BP’s High-Stakes Return to Kirkuk
bp is set to return to Kirkuk’s oil sector in February 2025. This deal could strengthen both bp’s position in Iraq and Prime Minister Al-Sudani’s political standing. Challenges remain, including ...