AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOil Exports & Shipping Security: Iraq is in talks with a German shipping firm to secure safe passage for Iraqi-flagged tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, after Baghdad pushed for special treatment and a waiver of transit costs in principle, while the U.S. still requires clearance due to sanctions and insurance restrictions. Energy Policy: The Iraqi Cabinet has approved a three-month mechanism starting September 1 to export crude via domestic and foreign companies using alternative routes, and it also allows the Oil Ministry to add transport routes or extend existing deals. Regional Disruption Watch: Shipping risk remains high as multiple China-linked supertankers reportedly U-turned in the Hormuz area, with visible traffic slowed to a trickle amid ongoing attacks and uncertainty. Local Industry & Logistics: Zain Mart is expanding delivery services across Iraq, signaling continued growth in consumer logistics and last-mile operations. Infrastructure & Investment: Erbil launched $760K infrastructure projects, while Iraq also invited Turkish firms to invest in major infrastructure work. Energy Infrastructure: Iraq opened a new gas processing plant at the Faihaa oil field, supporting domestic processing capacity as export routes face pressure.
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