Chinese Firms respond to Iraq's 7m bpd Oil Goal
Iraq's 7 Million bpd Oil Production Goal Draws Swift Response from Chinese Firms
The recent reiteration by Iraq Oil Ministry of a 7 million barrels per day (bpd) oil production target within the next five years has spurred activity among Chinese firms that continue to dominate the country's oil and gas sector.
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