Kurdistan oil exports: Iraq resumes supply after two-year halt; over $35 bn revenue lost during shutdown

Iraq has restarted oil exports from its Kurdistan region, ending a two-year suspension due to legal disputes and pipeline closures. Following agreements between Baghdad and Arbil, SOMO will now manage crude flows through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline. This crucial step, welcomed by the US, aims to recover significant lost revenue.

Sep 27, 2025 1

Kurdistan oil exports: Iraq resumes supply after two-year halt; over $35 bn revenue lost during shutdown
Iraq has restarted oil exports from its Kurdistan region, ending a two-year suspension due to legal disputes and pipeline closures. Following agreements between Baghdad and Arbil, SOMO will now manage crude flows through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline. This crucial step, welcomed by the US, aims to recover significant lost revenue.
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