Oil Exports resume from Kurdistan Region via Iraqi-Turkish Pipeline
Erbil, Kurdistan Region – (KUNA) - Crude oil exports from Iraq’s Kurdistan region have resumed thru the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline today, September 27, 2025, ending a suspension of approximately 30 months. The Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced the restart of operations at 6:00 AM local time,confirming the process unfolded without technical issues and in cooperation with the Kurdistan Regional Government’s ministry of Natural Resources.
This resumption follows a landmark agreement reached last Thursday between Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani and the Kurdistan Regional government, resolving years of disputes over oil export rights. The agreement, involving the Iraqi government, the KRG, and international oil companies, marks a notable shift in Iraq’s oil sector and a new era of coordinated relations between Baghdad and Erbil. The pipeline had been halted following a 2023 International Arbitration Court ruling in Paris, which mandated Türkiye to cease importing Kurdish oil without Baghdad’s approval.
Under the terms of the agreement, initial exports will total 190,000 barrels per day, with 50,000 barrels allocated for local consumption within the Kurdistan region. International oil companies will receive $16 per barrel for oil exported from the region, mirroring current local prices, with potential adjustments based on reports from an international advisor.
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil stated the resumption represents a crucial step towards strengthening national wealth management through partnership and improved coordination, ensuring sustainable oil exports and bolstering the national economy.
