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US Reviewing Iraq Energy Imports from Iran; Leverage for Resuming Kurdish Oil Exports?

“The U.S. is using the waiver review in part to increase pressure on Baghdad to allow Kurdish crude oil exports via Turkey,” Reuters said.

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https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/828432/us-reviewing-iraq-energy-imports-from-iran-leverage-for-resuming-kurdish-oil-exports

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Trilateral talks continue as Kurdistan Region and Iraq seek oil export agreement

While the latest trilateral talks concluded without a final resolution, the continuation of negotiations signals a commitment from all sides to addressing key issues.

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan24 reporter Dilan Barzan has reported that discussions between the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Ministry of Natural Resources, and the Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) are ongoing, with another round of meetings expected next week.

https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/828325/trilateral-talks-continue-as-kurdistan-region-and-iraq-seek-oil-export-agreement

The meeting concluded between #Iraq's government, the #Kurdistan regional government, and IOCs in #Baghdad.

No resolution to existing problems preventing the restart of #oil exports to #Turkey (see previous tweets regarding those), but all parties agreed to form working committees to address issues.

I am told that parties are to convene early next week for another meeting.

https://x.com/yesar/status/1897646984133001453

‘Nothing achieved’ in Baghdad meeting over Kurdistan oil exports: Source

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The meeting in Baghdad between Iraqi and Kurdish officials as well as international oil companies has concluded without reaching any deals despite US pressure, a meeting participant told Rudaw English.

“Nothing [was] achieved and there was no breakthrough,” the source told Rudaw English on the condition of anonymity, adding that, however, they agreed to form two committees between Erbil and Baghdad to address pressing issues, including debts, assurances of payment, and how the scope of the third party consultant.

This is a developing story…

https://www.rudaw.net/english/business/06032025

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Confirmed: Key Oil Meeting in Baghdad Tomorrow

🔹 Iraq, KRG & IOCs to meet Thursday amid ongoing disputes over contract recognition & debts.

🔹 Topics on the table:

Progress on payments but key disagreements remain.

Role of independent firm in assessing production costs.

Compensation for exported & locally sold oil.

🔹 Notable attendees: Advisors to PM Sudani & US Embassy reps.

Will this meeting bring a breakthrough?

https://x.com/AlaliQasem/status/1897377645836255569

ERBIL — The United States has reportedly issued a stark ultimatum to Iraq, demanding compliance with a set of key energy-related measures or face potential sanctions, according to a report by OilPrice.

The details of a recent phone call between Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggest Washington is pressing Baghdad to take immediate action on oil exports, energy debts, and economic ties with Iran.

Citing a senior legal source in Washington, OilPrice reports that the US conveyed a clear message to Iraq: "Either carry out orders or face sanctions." The three main conditions outlined in the call include the immediate resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region through Turkey’s Ceyhan port, the repayment of outstanding loans to US energy firms operating in Iraq, and a complete halt to energy imports from Iran.

https://www.basnews.com/en/babat/877117

Shafaq News/ Payment mechanisms for production and transportation costs hinder the resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region’s fields, sources said on Wednesday.

The sources told Shafaq News that the Region’s delegation, which visited Baghdad earlier this week, failed to reach solutions that would expedite the export process due to the companies’ insistence on receiving production and transportation fees in advance before exports resume. The federal government in Baghdad, however, rejected handing over any funds to the region before settling all financial matters, including debts owed to Baghdad by the Turkish side, and any prior payments before the resumption of exports.

https://shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Payment-issues-stall-Kurdistan-oil-exports

A tripartite meeting between the Iraqi government, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), and oil companies may be held in Baghdad tomorrow, the spokesperson for The Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) told Channel8 on Wednesday.

https://channel8.com/english/33218

Iraq Says It’s Ready—Waiting on KRG to Restart Oil Exports

🔹 Iraqi Oil Ministry: “We’ve met all obligations; KRG must now set a deadline for exports.”

🔹 Turkey: Confirms Ceyhan Port is ready; pipeline inspections completed.

🔹 Key obstacles remain:

•Oil firms demand payment guarantees & repayment of $1B in loans.

•KRG must transfer oil to SOMO under new budget amendments.

Will KRG give the green light?

https://x.com/AlaliQasem/status/1897257823681097845

Turkey has confirmed Ceyhan is ready to resume #Kurdistan oil exports, awaiting KRG authorization. Iraq’s Oil Ministry says all preparations are complete, with SOMO set to handle exports per the amended budget law. Still no deal after Sunday’s trilateral talks.

https://x.com/AlaliQasem/status/1897214510777397702

Kurdistan Oil Exports Remain Stalled Over Lack of Formal Agreement

🔹 APIKUR oil companies stress that a formal agreement with Baghdad is the main hurdle to resuming Kurdistan’s oil exports, which have been halted for nearly two years.

🔹 Unannounced meeting took place Saturday, replacing the scheduled Tuesday talks. A new meeting might happen Thursday.

🔹 APIKUR demands:

•Surety of payment for past & future exports.

•Compliance with existing contracts & legal terms.

•Clarity on $16 per barrel compensation from Baghdad.

📌 Baghdad’s position? Still no direct outreach to oil producers.

📌 Turkey? Ready since late 2023, waiting on Iraq’s confirmation.

Can a breakthrough be reached soon?

https://x.com/AlaliQasem/status/1896986841183617365

The tripartite meeting in Baghdad concerning the re-export of oil from the Kurdistan Region has been postponed, with representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources and oil companies not traveling to Baghdad.

A source within the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Natural Resources informed Channel8, “On Sunday, a Kurdistan Region delegation, led by the Minister of Natural Resources and representatives from oil companies, met with the Iraqi Oil Ministry in Baghdad.”

The source added that the meeting did not produce any results and failed to reach an agreement on the issue of oil companies that are not yet prepared to resume oil exports.

According to the source, the KRG’s Ministry of Natural Resources and the Iraqi Ministry of Oil are still in communication to address the concerns of oil companies.

“They are demanding a guarantee for the payment of financial entitlements to resume oil exports,” Myles Caggins, spokesperson for the Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR), told Channel8.

The spokesperson also noted that the companies are seeking the repayment of debts from the Kurdistan Regional Government, totaling $1 billion.

https://channel8.com/english/33119

Today’s scheduled meeting in Baghdad regarding KRG oil has been postponed indefinitely, with no clear timeline for rescheduling. Some key international oil companies were not prepared to attend.

One of the central issues remains the payment mechanism for the $16 per barrel production cost. These companies are demanding written guarantees, compensation for past dues—which they claim amount to about $1 billion—and clarity on the third-party entity responsible for determining the actual production cost of KRG oil within 60 days. According to the law, if the Iraqi and KRG sides fail to agree on a firm within this period, the Iraqi prime minister can unilaterally appoint a consulting firm.

This delay will have a direct impact on KRG salary payments. A core element of the 2025 KRG-Iraq salary agreement hinges on the resumption of KRG oil exports, which are expected to fund salary expenses through Baghdad. Moreover, under the budget law, Baghdad’s transfer of the KRG’s financial share is contingent on the handover of oil, among other conditions.

https://x.com/KurdistanWatch/status/1896877985497506148

🚨 Iraq-Turkey Oil Export Talks See Progress 🚨

The Parliamentary Oil & Energy Committee reports advancements in negotiations to resume Iraqi oil exports via Turkey’s Ceyhan port, halted since March 2023.

🔹 Key Issues: Financial & legal disputes between Baghdad & Ankara.

🔹 Outlook: Expectations of an agreement soon to restart flows.

⚡ Will this breakthrough finally end the export deadlock?

https://x.com/AlaliQasem/status/1896871253727654121

While another meeting between international oil companies and the Iraqi government is set to take place today, uncertainty also remains regarding the Turkey-related aspects of KRG oil exports. Although the pipeline to Ceyhan is reportedly ready, Turkey has not yet approved its suitability for resuming oil exports.

According to a member of the Iraqi Parliament’s Energy Committee, there is still no clear resolution regarding the compensation Iraq is demanding from Turkey following the ruling of the International Arbitration Court in Paris, which ordered Turkey to pay $1.4 billion.

He also highlighted that Ankara had an agreement with the KRG on an export tariff of $3.5 per barrel—significantly higher than the pre-2014 rate of $1.25 per barrel.

https://x.com/KurdistanWatch/status/1896859896240349354

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ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – In a bid to resolve long-standing disputes over oil contracts and exports, the Iraqi Federal Oil Ministry and the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Natural Resources are holding a crucial meeting on Tuesday in Baghdad. The discussions are expected to pave the way for new agreements that could shape the future of Kurdistan’s oil industry and its integration into Iraq’s broader energy framework.

The Iraqi Parliamentary Oil and Energy Committee confirmed the meeting, with committee member Sabah Subhi stating that the talks aim to address key contractual issues and ensure the development of Kurdistan’s oil fields in accordance with international best practices.

https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/827865/oil-exports-nearing-revival-key-inspections-underway