ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – The Iraqi federal government Baghdad is seeking an agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to resume oil exports through the pipeline connecting Kirkuk to the Turkish port of Ceyhan.
According to a report by The National, Baghdad is exploring ways to restart the export of Kirkuk crude after disruptions linked to the ongoing regional conflict. The discussions focus on restoring flows through the strategic pipeline that connects northern Iraq to Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.
Officials say renewed cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil could help stabilize Iraq’s oil exports. The Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline has long served as one of the country’s key export routes.
Exports through the pipeline have faced repeated interruptions in recent years. Legal disputes, political disagreements, and security concerns have all contributed to the disruptions.
The latest push to resume shipments comes as regional tensions and military developments have affected energy markets and supply routes across the Middle East.
Analysts say restarting the pipeline would help Iraq increase export capacity and secure additional revenue. It could also ease pressure on energy infrastructure affected by regional instability.
The proposed agreement would likely require coordination between the Iraqi government, the KRG, and Turkish authorities, since the pipeline terminates at the Turkish port of Ceyhan.
Officials have not yet announced a final deal. However, the discussions highlight growing efforts to restore oil exports and stabilize the country’s energy sector amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.