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Iraq Raises Kirkuk Oil Exports via Northern Routes to 7 Million Barrels Monthly
Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization reported that Kirkuk crude shipments through northern pipelines increased to nearly 7 million barrels per month, up from 4 million barrels. The rise reflects expanded use of existing northern export infrastructure.
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The increase marks a measurable expansion in monthly volumes moving through the northern pipeline network.
The higher throughput comes as operators route more Kirkuk crude northward rather than relying solely on southern terminals. The change adds roughly 3 million barrels per month to northern shipments.
Northern routes now handle a larger share of Kirkuk production than in prior periods. No new construction or capacity additions were cited in the announcement.
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