๐ฅ “Iraq Nears Energy Independence!” | Self-Sufficiency in Oil Derivatives by 2025? ๐ฎ๐ถ⚡
๐ข HUGE ENERGY UPDATE – Sept 11, 2025
๐ข️ Iraq is on the verge of achieving self-sufficiency in oil derivatives – a game-changing milestone in its journey toward economic sovereignty and energy security.
๐️ Key Developments in Iraq's Oil Sector:
✅ Refining capacity has risen to 1.3 million barrels/day, putting Iraq among the top Arab oil refiners
๐ญ Major upgrades include:
Launch of the Karbala Refinery (140K barrels/day)
Expansion at Basra, Baiji, and Salah al-Din refineries
Planned increase to 1.65 million barrels/day soon
⛽ Gasoline Imports Dropped
๐ From 15M liters/day → now only 6M liters/day
๐ธ Financial Wins:
$4.5B/year previously spent on fuel imports
That bill is now plummeting, saving billions and easing pressure on foreign reserves
๐ 5 Strategic Gains for Iraq’s Economy:
1️⃣ Reduce Imports & Save Foreign Currency
2️⃣ Boost Energy Security via diversified refining sites
3️⃣ Increase High-Value Derivatives (Gasoline, Jet Fuel, etc.)
4️⃣ Attract Global Investment & Tech Transfer
5️⃣
Strengthen Trade Balance with exportable surplus
๐ง Ongoing Challenges & Expert Insights:
๐งฑ Many refineries still run on outdated infrastructure
๐ข️ 400–500K barrels/day still go to low-value fuel oil
๐ Under-utilization: Current production below full capacity
⚠️ Need for:
๐ง Modernization of refineries
๐ Training Iraqi workers
๐️ Independent Ministry for refining & petrochemicals
๐ง Experts agree: This isn’t just a temporary boom — it's a strategic leap toward economic resilience and currency stability.
๐ฎ๐ถ Prime Minister Al-Sudani Speaks:
“This expansion places Iraq among the Arab world’s most capable refining nations. It’s a path toward economic stability and sovereign energy development.”
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๐ Iraq isn’t just refining oil — it’s refining its future. ๐ผ๐๐ฅ