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Breakthrough in the Energy Sector: 500,000 bpd of Kirkuk Oil En Route to Global Markets

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rafidayn24 Apr 20, 2026
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Breakthrough in the Energy Sector: 500,000 bpd of Kirkuk Oil En Route to Global Markets

 The Ministry of Oil revealed the countdown to restarting the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline, confirming that exports will effectively begin within a few days. This procedure comes with an export capacity of half a million barrels per day, representing a positive shift in Iraq's ability to diversify its northern export outlets. Observers believe that the return of this pipeline to service will contribute to easing economic pressures and meeting the increasing demand for Iraqi crude in Europe, in line with the 2026 oil development plans.