India, July 26 -- Iraq has just announced a bundle of large-scale energy and infrastructure initiatives, strengthening Baghdad's oil and gas industry and its engagement with neighbours. Key developments include an oil pipeline deal with Syria that would link Iraqi oilfields to markets via the Mediterranean Sea, and moves toward exploiting large natural gas reserves. The latest announcements follow Baghdad's strategic push to expand its export options beyond traditional Persian Gulf routes, develop its own power and gas production, and reinforce essential infrastructure.

Iraq Moves Ahead with Syria Oil Pipeline Agreement

Bagdad cabinet has approved the director of Iraq's largest oil company, Basra Oil Company, to execute an agreement wit...