Iraq has started pumping oil again from Kirkuk to Türkiye’s Ceyhan port, and that’s a big deal.
The Ministry of Oil says exports are back, starting at about 250,000 barrels per day. This route had been shut down, so getting it running again gives Iraq more options to move its oil.
This restart only happened because Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government finally reached an agreement. That’s important, because these two sides don’t always see eye to eye, especially on oil.
Work on the ground has already started. The North Oil Company turned the Saralu pumping station back on, which is a key part of the system.
Officials say this shows real progress, both technically and politically. Teams worked to get the infrastructure ready again and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Someone from the Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Natural Resources was also there at the restart, along with officials from the Ministry of Oil, which shows both sides are involved.
In simple terms, Iraq just reopened one of its important oil lifelines. That means more exports, more flexibility, and a bit more breathing room for the country’s finances.
