IEA head pitches Iraq-Turkey pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz - CNBC TV18

The IEA head has advocated for expanding the Iraq-Turkey pipeline to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil flows. This proposal targets a structural shift in energy infrastructure, aiming to diversify export routes and mitigate supply disruption risks linked to geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf. If implemented, the plan could increase pipeline throughput from northern Iraq, benefiting Iraqi crude exports while reducing pressure on Hormuz-bound shipments from Gulf producers. Markets will assess the feasibility of reviving and securing the pipeline, which has faced political and technical challenges in the past. Traders will watch upcoming OPEC+ meetings and Iraq’s production capacity reports for signals on export strategy shifts.

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