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China in $18bn Iraq Pipeline Deal

By John Lee. The China Petroleum Pipeline (CPP) and private company Mass Global have reportedly formed a consortium to build an $18-billion export pipeline from Basra to the Jordanian Red-Sea port of Aqaba (pictured). Iraqi Oil Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi [Adil Abd Al-Mahdi] told Reuters: “The two companies will submit their investment offer to the oil […]

Oil Pipeline with Jordan 'a Priority' for Iraq

By John Lee. Iraqi Finance Minister Hoshyar Zebari has said that the oil pipeline between Iraq and Jordan is a priority for the Iraqi government. He told the Jordanian news agency Petra that Baghdad is currently considering the best alternatives to change the pipeline’s course to pass through safer areas inside the country. The added […]

Iraq to Benefit from Aqaba Expansion

By John Lee. APM Terminals, operator of Aqaba Container Terminal in Jordan, has announced plans to upgrade the supply chain capabilities of its subsidiary, Aqaba Logistics Village (ALV). to serve the growing demand from importers and exporters for more efficient logistics services. The IMF forecasts GDP for Iraq and Jordan combined at 8% annual growth […]

Iraq parliament Supports Basra-Aqaba Pipeline

By John Lee. Iraq’s parliament fully supports a project to build an $18 billion pipeline to export crude oil from Basra to Jordan’s port city of Aqaba. Speaking to The Jordan Times, Adnan Al Janabi, chairman of the Iraqi parliament's energy committee said: “We are very supportive of this strategic project with Jordan, which will […]

Iraq-Jordan $18bn Pipeline - Reality or Fantasy?

By John Lee. Commenting in Oilprice.com on the newly-announced, $18-billion pipeline from Iraq to Jordan, John C.K. Daly says that while it is easy to understand the appeal of such a project in energy-starved Jordan, the geopolitical issues remain significant and seemingly unresolved. The 1,043 mile-long dual pipeline would be capable of transporting one million barrels of […]