AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIraq–Turkey Energy Security: Turkey and Iraq are nearing a one-year extension of the 1973 Kirkuk-to-Ceyhan crude pipeline transit deal, due to expire July 27—an important backup route as Hormuz disruption keeps pressure on Iraq’s export options. Regional Shipping Shock: Strait of Hormuz traffic has plunged to the lowest level since May, with only a few commodity vessels transiting as Iran–US attacks and renewed blockade enforcement keep tankers and LNG shipments sidelined. US–Iran Escalation Hits Infrastructure: The US expanded strikes on Iranian bridges, rail/airport targets and port infrastructure, while Iran retaliated across the region; Kuwait also reported damage to a power and desalination plant. Iraq Energy Investment Push: Iraq’s PM Ali al-Zaidi met ExxonMobil in Houston to speed up oil and gas expansion and cut reliance on imported gas, while CNBC reports BP and ConocoPhillips plan major Iraq investments to reduce Iran’s energy influence. Kurdistan Power Fallout: Dana Gas temporarily shut Khor Mor gas field operations in the Kurdistan Region over “credible security threats,” raising fears of power shortages and grid strain. Aviation/Drone Threats: Erbil authorities said eight bomb-laden drones were intercepted over the city, underscoring ongoing security risks to industry and logistics.
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