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Iraq Plans to Export Oil Derivatives

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced plans to increase production capacities of refineries, aiming to improve quality, adhere to environmental standards, and eventually move towards exporting oil derivatives. Currently, production in southern refineries is at 280,000 barrels per day, with the Karbala [Kerbala] refinery contributing 140,000 barrels, according to a report from […]

Iraq Doubles Capacity at Salahuddin-2 Refinery

By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has doubled capacity at its Salahuddin-2 refinery, part of the Baiji complex, from 70,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 140,000 bpd. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Monday, Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar Ismail said he plans to restore capacity at the plant to the 280,000 bpd level […]