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Is foreign help enough to fix Iraq's energy problems?

Foreign help is not enough to fix energy issues, domestic reform is necessary. This past July, Iraq and France’s TotalEnergies finalized the Gas Growth Integrated Project, a $27 billion energy deal aimed at Iraq’s natural resources and improving the country’s electricity supply.

How much does Iraq pay Iran for natural gas?

According to Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Ismael,Iraq paysIran $8 per million British thermal units (BTU) for Iranian gas. By comparison, it is estimated that it would cost the government less than $2 BTU to produce Iraqi natural gas.

Will IEA support Iraq's Energy reforms?

As Iraq’s newly formed government begins to tackle the long list of considerable challenges it faces, the IEA stands ready to support the country in its efforts to enact the reforms that will help its energy sector – and its economy – meet its vast potential.

How has war affected Iraq's power infrastructure?

Despite the extraordinary challenges of war in recent years, Iraq has made impressive gains, nearly doubling the country’s oil production over the past decade. But the turmoil has also undermined the country’s ability to maintain and invest in its power infrastructure.

Should Iraq rethink its economic reform strategy?

The current oil market dynamics suggest that it would be unwise to base an economic reform strategy on hopes that oil prices will recover imminently. There are a limited number of policy levers that Iraq can pull to shore up its current position. Electricity subsidies cost the state around USD 12 billion per year.

Does Iraq's capital budget affect its long-term oil and Gas Development Goals?

The average annual capital budget allocated to the Ministry of Oil was one-fifth lower in the 2015‑18 period than in 2013, affecting Iraq’s ability to pursue its long-term oil and gas development targets.