Latest news with #Al-Sudani
Iraqi News
8 hours ago
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq pledges to diversify energy sources and reduce emissions
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, reaffirmed Iraq's commitment to diversifying its energy sources and lowering carbon emissions in line with the government's economic and environmental reform strategy. Al-Sudani's remarks took place during a meeting with the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Francesco La Camera, in Baghdad, where they reviewed the Iraq Energy Transition Assessment Report, prepared by the agency in cooperation with relevant Iraqi institutions, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The soon-to-be-released report is expected to be a valuable resource helping to identify national priorities in renewable energy and promote energy efficiency. Al-Sudani thanked the agency for its efforts in facilitating a progressive transition to sustainable energy. The Iraqi prime minister underlined the government's willingness to analyze the report's conclusions, incorporate them into national policies, and carry out the recommendations in areas of infrastructure, policy, and finance. Al-Sudani stressed the need to strengthen collaboration with the agency through agreements and joint initiatives aimed at building capacity and developing sustainable energy projects. The prime minister also urged collaboration with Iraqi youth and start-ups operating in clean energy.
Iraqi News
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq's Al-Sudani, Rubio discuss oil attacks and militia reform bill
Baghdad ( – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation to address ongoing security challenges, regional developments, and energy cooperation. Al-Sudani condemned the recent attacks on vital oil infrastructure in northern Iraq, including in Kirkuk, and Salah al-Din, linking them to efforts aimed at disrupting Iraq's economy. He noted the strikes came shortly after new agreements were signed with U.S. energy firms to develop oil fields in those areas. Iraq's security forces, Al-Sudani said, are coordinating with the international coalition to identify those behind the attacks. Rubio urged swift action to prevent further incidents and emphasized the protection of U.S.-linked facilities. Rubio also pressed Baghdad to resume crude exports via the Iraq–Turkey pipeline and ensure consistent salary payments to public employees in Iraq's Kurdistan Region. The two leaders also discussed the draft law on the Popular Mobilization Commission (PMC). Al-Sudani described it as part of Iraq's broader security restructuring. However, Rubio voiced concern that the bill could legitimize armed groups aligned with Iran, potentially threatening Iraq's sovereignty. The call reflected both countries' ongoing efforts to manage security risks, stabilize the energy sector, and maintain cooperation amid regional tensions.
Iraqi News
2 days ago
- Business
- Iraqi News
Morgan Hughes explores opportunities to develop oilfields in Iraq
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and officials from the US-based energy corporation Morgan Hughes discussed on Tuesday possible cooperation to develop oil fields and recover associated gas in Iraq. During their meeting in the capital, Baghdad, Al-Sudani reiterated the country's commitment to completely recover all associated gas generated from Iraqi oil fields by 2028, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). Al-Sudani reaffirmed that the government seeks to increase job opportunities and support the Iraqi private sector enterprises through deals with foreign oil firms. The prime minister also underlined the need to educate Iraqi engineers and professionals about the latest technology used in the oil sector. Deputy Minister of Oil for Gas Affairs Izzat Saber revealed in February that Iraq will stop 78 percent of the flared gas by the end of 2025 until it completely stops in 2028. The Ministry of Oil's strategy places a high priority on utilizing associated gas and minimizing the release of carbon dioxide, according to Saber. Gas flaring, or the burning of surplus natural gas during oil production, has long been a significant environmental and economic issue. Large volumes of carbon dioxide and methane are emitted into the atmosphere, exacerbating air pollution and hastening climate change. It also represents a significant waste of a useful energy resource that could be used to create electricity and grow industries. Flaring reduction not only reduces harmful emissions and improves air quality but also enables countries such as Iraq to use their gas resources more efficiently.
Iraqi News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Baghdad, US Central Command review security cooperation
Baghdad ( – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani emphasized the importance of maintaining stability and addressing the root causes of conflicts during a meeting on Monday with Michael Kurilla, the commander of US Central Command. The meeting was attended by Steven Fagin, Charge d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Baghdad; Kevin Lambert, the new commander of the US-led global coalition against ISIS; and Kevin Leahy, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force—Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) in Iraq, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The meeting addressed cooperation between Iraq and the international coalition, as well as preparations for the transition to bilateral security ties with the coalition's member countries. In addition to security coordination, the two sides reviewed recent developments in Syria and their implications for regional security. The Iraqi prime minister indicated that diplomatic initiatives and collaboration are important to maintain regional stability. In an interview with the BBC earlier in July, Al-Sudani said that the international coalition's mission in Iraq will end in September 2026. The Iraqi government held two rounds of discussions with the United States in Baghdad and Washington, and a third round is scheduled to be held to determine the structure of the security cooperation, in line with the Iraqi constitution, according to Al-Sudani. In April, Al-Sudani and Leahy discussed strategies to strengthen collaboration between Iraq and the member countries of the international coalition. This collaboration included improving training and exchanging knowledge and information with Iraqi security agencies. Iraq initiated discussions with the United States in January 2024 to terminate the coalition's operations in the country.
Iraqi News
17-07-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq starts developing 70,000 barrel-per-day refinery in Nineveh
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, initiated on Wednesday the construction work of the Nineveh refinery, which would have a capacity of 70,000 barrels per day. Al-Sudani stressed the project's strategic importance for the northern Iraqi province of Nineveh, which is part of a larger strategy to set up refineries across Iraq, the state-run news agency (INA) reported. Iraq's refining capacity has grown faster than predicted during the last two and a half years, according to Al-Sudani. This increase is part of the government's strategy to transfer 40 percent of the country's crude oil output to downstream industries. Iraq is currently above the 30-35 percent objective, which was originally set for the following 10 years, according to Al-Sudani. The new refinery, located south of Mosul, will assist northern provinces satisfy their fuel demands while also producing a range of petroleum derivatives. The project will provide around 1,000 direct job opportunities, as well as more individuals of indirect jobs.
