Türkiye and Iraq have signed a new one-year agreement to keep oil flowing through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline, ensuring the transport of up to 750,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The deal was finalized between Türkiye’s state energy company BOTAS and Iraq’s state oil firms shortly after Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s official visit to Ankara.
Officials from both countries described the agreement as an important step toward strengthening energy cooperation while negotiations continue on a long-term partnership covering oil, electricity, water resources, and other key sectors.
The renewed pipeline deal comes at a crucial time for global energy markets. Earlier this year, disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz forced Iraq to rely more heavily on alternative export routes, making the Türkiye pipeline one of Baghdad’s most important connections to international markets.
Although the pipeline can transport up to 1.5 million barrels per day, current shipments remain well below its full capacity. Both governments hope future agreements will expand exports from Iraq’s southern oil fields and improve regional energy security.
The agreement highlights the growing strategic partnership between Türkiye and Iraq as both countries work to strengthen trade, energy supplies, and economic stability.
