Iraq is seeking to transport 750,000 barrels per day through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline under a new one-year arrangement, according to Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.
The minister confirmed that Türkiye has established specific terms for the deal, which aims to keep the vital infrastructure operational for another 12 months.
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi recently outlined an ambitious plan to increase national production to 7 million barrels per day within the next three years.
This development follows the arrival of a senior Iraqi delegation in Ankara on Monday to negotiate the extension of the agreement, securing what remains one of Baghdad’s most critical export arteries.
The push to maintain high throughput on the Kirkuk-Ceyhan line is central to Iraq’s broader strategy to stabilize and expand its crude output.
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi recently outlined an ambitious plan to increase national production to 7 million barrels per day within the next three years.
Securing reliable export capacity through Turkey is essential to achieving these targets, particularly as the country seeks to diversify its shipping routes and reduce reliance on southern terminals.
The 750,000 bpd figure represents a significant portion of Iraq’s northern export capability, underscoring the strategic importance of the pipeline to Baghdad’s fiscal outlook.