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Pipeline delays cap Iraq’s northern exports

The Iraqi side of the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline is still months away from coming online — a consequence of years of dysfunction that deprived Iraq of strategic export flexibility.
Workers from the State Company for Oil Projects rehabilitate the Iraqi side of the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline in February 2026. (Photo credit: SCOP)

Beyond the Headlines: July 25-31

Basra fails to spend budget Missan vies for foreign investment Oil Police bust smuggling network Kirkuk assassinations continue

China brings Ahdab field online

After renegotiating a Saddam Hussein-era contract, the China National Petroleum Corp. starts pumping Ahdab oil.

Beyond the Headlines: July 18-24

Iraq negotiates Syria export deal U.S. funds Basra refinery project Kirkuk reconciliation official killed Measures against electricity thieves

Beyond the Headlines: July 4-10

More oil infrastructure attacks Baghdad moves on power plant deals Dhi Qar leaders decry U.S. forces Violence spikes in Anbar

Iraq oil money retains US protection

American immunities still protect Iraqi money held in U.S., but expiration of U.N. sanctions leaves other assets vulnerable to reparations and debt claims.