By John Lee. Production and export operations at the Garraf [Gharraf] oil field in southern Iraq have been suspended following a force majeure declaration by the Iraqi government, according to Japan Petroleum Exploration (JAPEX). In a statement to the markets on Friday, the company said that there is currently no clear timeline for the resumption […]
By John Lee. The first shipments of Iraqi oil were loaded at Syria's Baniyas [Banias] port on Thursday, marking the launch of a new export route to European markets, according to the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO). The development establishes a new Mediterranean outlet for Iraqi oil exports, enabling access to European refineries and consumers. […]
By John Lee. Iraq's state-owned Rasheed Bank is preparing to facilitate the sale of US dollars to pilgrims ahead of the upcoming Hajj season. The bank has instructed its branches to implement logistical arrangements, including increasing staffing levels, to ensure efficient processing of expected demand. According to the bank, the measures form part of a […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Municipalities has opened the Sayyid Mohammed Mohammed Sadiq Al-Sadr Bridge in Diwaniyah, improving connectivity and traffic flow within the city. The bridge, inaugurated by the Director General of Roads and Bridges Hussein Jassim Kadhim in the presence of Diwaniyah Governor Abbas Al-Zamili, has a total length […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Building Research Directorate, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Iraqi Engineers Union (IEU) to strengthen collaboration across the engineering sector. The agreement was signed by Director General Hussein Faraj Al-Hassnawi and Engineers Union President Dhulfiqar Houshi, focusing on expanding joint work in research, training, and knowledge exchange. Key areas of […]
By John Lee. More than half a tonne of imported gold has entered Iraq via Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) over the past two days, according to the Ministry of Planning. The shipments, comprising jewellery and bullion, totalled approximately 300 consignments. The Ministry stated that inspection and hallmarking procedures are being carried out continuously to facilitate […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi State Company for Cement, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has reported strong production and sales performance for February, supported by stable operations across its plants. Total production exceeded 676,000 tonnes of various cement types during the month, while sales reached more than 664,000 tonnes, helping to meet […]
By John Lee. The accelerated gas investment project at the Nahr Bin Omar field is scheduled to enter operational service by the end of April, according to Iraq's Ministry of Oil. The project, part of efforts to increase utilisation of associated gas and reduce flaring, will deliver additional supplies of dry gas, liquefied petroleum gas […]
By John Lee. According to a statement today (Wednesday) from Iraq's Ministry of Trade, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a gradual recovery in maritime traffic, although activity remains below normal levels amid continued geopolitical uncertainty. It says early signs of improvement have been observed in trade flows, particularly in energy […]
By John Lee. Iraq's General Company for Land Transportation (GCLT) has successfully completed a trial freight journey under the TIR system along a new corridor linking Turkey, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. The route runs from the Ibrahim Al-Khalil border crossing to the Arar crossing, with the trial completed within the planned schedule and without reported […]
By John Lee. Rasheed Bank has been authorised to contract Ernst & Young (EY) to carry out financial and banking audit and oversight work, as part of Iraq's banking sector reform programme. The decision was approved on Tuesday during a regular session of the Council of Ministers chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. The […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Geological Survey has launched a strategic project to explore limestone reserves in Muthanna province to support the cement industry. The initiative focuses on assessing deposits in the Al-Ghadhari area, identifying high-quality raw materials suitable for producing various types of cement, including ordinary Portland cement and sulphate-resistant cement. Key objectives of the […]
