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The gas sector receives exceptional attention from the Prime Minister

 The gas sector receives exceptional attention from the Prime Minister.

The Ministry of Oil confirmed, on Thursday, that the gas sector has received exceptional attention from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.

A statement by the Ministry of Oil received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) stated that "Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Gas Affairs Izzat Sabir Ismail, during his speech at the Second Liquefied Natural Gas Forum, stressed the importance of government support for the gas industry and investment sector to achieve the ministry's goals and plans for optimal investment of this resource, in a way that supports the national economy and sustainable development."

He added, "The gas sector has received exceptional attention from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul-Ghani, as the government has worked to support gas industry and investment projects, which have contributed to increasing national production of natural and liquid gas in accordance with the government program. The volume of gas investment in general has increased to more than seventy percent after it did not exceed fifty-two percent during the first year of the government's term."

He pointed out that "the most important of these projects, implemented by the Ministry and its national companies in cooperation with specialized international companies, are concentrated in the governorates of Basra, Maysan, and Dhi Qar, in addition to the central and Kirkuk fields. " 

He explained that "achieving this exceptional leap in production represents a bright sign towards achieving our goal of stopping - and achieving zero - gas flaring during the period extending from 2028 to 2030, which in turn leads to the elimination of harmful emissions to the environment and public health, in addition to fulfilling our moral commitment to the 2016 Paris Agreement, which strengthens Iraq's position and role in the international community and the global energy sector."

The Undersecretary of the Ministry highlighted "the importance of "liquefied gas" as it represents a vital economic tributary that generates significant financial returns for the country and contributes to diversifying sources of income," noting that "the Ministry of Oil's support for this forum stems from its keenness to ensure the development of this industry through economic methods, approaches, and mechanisms built on sound foundations, achieving the highest benefit for the national economy."

The Undersecretary of the Ministry affirmed that "the forum is an important opportunity to exchange views, discuss technical and commercial challenges, and review development and expansion opportunities, in line with the government and ministry's plans in this field. We look forward today to constructive discussions and practical, implementable outcomes that will contribute to drawing a clear roadmap for the future of liquefied gas in Iraq."

The Undersecretary of the Ministry revealed "Basra Gas Company's plans to reach a production of more than eight thousand tons per day of liquefied gas in the next few years, as its current production stands at six thousand tons per day. Achieving this exceptional qualitative leap in production represents a bright sign for the gas sector."  link

TIDBIT FROM MNT GOAT

 Mnt Goat  

 ...in the past my CBI contact also told me the RV process in order to go forward hinged on this matter of Iran depended on either making a peaceful proposal or face a major conflict.   

...I was told if attack and bombing scenario did play out, it would only delay the RV process going forward.  I was also told at that time you would have to be “crazy” if you thought it could even happen with this all going on...

So, once again the Iranian leader Khamenei chose the path of evil and destruction. Israel and the U.S. forces are now just carrying out that destined choice.

This is not to say we wouldn’t be close to the RV, only closer now as this Iranian scenario had to happen first. You must understand this is a “good thing” and not a negative event in the larger scheme of things. I know, I know it is hard to see how this could possibly be good for the RV, but at the end you will understand. It will all come together and you will see it.

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Government advisor: A positive oil price shock reduces the budget's need for borrowing.

 Government advisor: A positive oil price shock reduces the budget's need for borrowing.

The Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, confirmed that the geopolitical circumstances resulting from the ongoing war between Iran and Israel undoubtedly contributed to generating a "positive oil price shock," as oil markets have recovered from the decline in the oil asset cycle (i.e., the previous negative oil shock) in the recent period, with oil prices now making their way towards a rapid rise.

Saleh explained to Al Furat News Agency that "the average oil price decline of $10 per barrel of exported oil from the levels of the beginning of the current year 2025 has returned to witness an increase to its previous stable conditions before the decline, and within a few days, with an increase estimated at about $10 per barrel of exported crude oil, and in an opposite manner under the influence of the positive oil price shock."

He added, "This will undoubtedly reduce the general budget's need for large-scale actual borrowing if public spending is based on the annual minimum of 160 trillion dinars per year, and at an average annual oil price of $75 per barrel. This means covering operating and investment expenses relatively comfortably if the oil barrel maintains an annual average that exceeds or approaches the aforementioned average increase in exports throughout the current fiscal year. This is an activity for the general budget in 2025 that is similar to the spending developments that occurred in 2024."

Saleh pointed out that "what we see is that the current high price structure will likely stabilize without declining even if hostilities between the two parties to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East cease. This is due to the influence of hedging factors and the buildup of fossil fuel stocks at the global level, in addition to the rapid expiration of the downward cycle of oil assets after taking its current stable form and maintaining balance in energy markets under the influence of the continued multiplicity of geopolitical tensions in more than one place in the global energy demand belts."

He stressed that "this does not preclude diversifying non-oil revenue sources in a transparent and more governed manner, and imposing discipline on any unnecessary expenditures that can be postponed at the present time, in light of the policy."  link

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Al-Sudani declares 2025 the year of Iraqi industry.

   Al-Sudani declares 2025 the year of Iraqi industry.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced that 2025 will be the year of Iraqi industry, in a new confirmation of the government's progress with its plans to support national industry and achieve self-sufficiency in vital sectors such as food and energy.

This came during his inauguration, yesterday, Wednesday, of a group of strategic industrial projects in Babil Governorate, which included the mills of the Union Company for the production of zero flour in the Madhatiyah district, which were completed in only (11) months, with a production capacity of up to one million tons annually, which covers about (50%) of the local market’s need and reduces dependence on importing flour, which used to cost the country more than (750) million dollars annually.

The Prime Minister emphasized that "these projects represent a clear example of the government's approach to supporting the manufacturing and food industries, through effective partnerships with the private sector and providing an appropriate investment environment."

Al-Sudani also launched the executive works of the Diwan factory for the production of transformers, cables and smart meters, which is a strategic project to localize electrical industries, and is being implemented with the latest technical specifications with a budget of up to (300) million dollars.

Al-Sudani said: “I announce that the year 2025 will be the year of Iraqi industry, and we are continuing to open major industrial projects and lay the foundation stone for new factories, in the belief that the national economy cannot rise without a strong national industry.”

He pointed out that the government is working to enhance food and energy security and reduce dependence on foreign resources, especially in light of the current global crises, stressing that Iraq possesses the capabilities and competencies that will enable it to rise again as a regional industrial power.

The Prime Minister explained that Babylon Governorate is on the verge of a qualitative transformation in the field of industry, as it includes more than (2000) operating factories, in addition to the government’s readiness to declare it an integrated industrial city after completing the requirements for establishing new industrial cities in it, with support from the federal government.

Al-Sudani concluded by saying, "We strongly support the loyal people of Iraq who are shaping the industrial future, and we are working to remove all obstacles facing the industrial sector, so that it can be the primary driver of economic growth and job creation."  link