Iraq’s Ministry of Oil announced the full operation of new refineries at 100% production capacity. Officials said the move marks a major shift in producing high-quality refined fuels.
Deputy Minister for Refining Affairs Adnan Mohammed Hamoud said the decision follows directives from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani. The projects are supervised directly by Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani.
Hamoud stated that the new refinery projects aim to strengthen fuel self-sufficiency. They focus on meeting local demand for gasoline, kerosene, and gas oil.
The ministry opened Salah Al-Din Refinery / 3 and North Refinery / 2. Their combined capacity reached 140,000 barrels per day.
The Karbala Refinery is now operating at maximum capacity. Advanced FCC units were also introduced in Basra, along with gasoline hydrotreating units in Kirkuk.
Hamoud said these developments enabled Iraq to produce white oil products that meet Euro 5 standards. He noted that Iraq has moved from fuel imports to exports.
He added that a new hydrotreating and gasoline improvement unit at the Al-Sumoud (Baiji) complex will open soon. The project is expected to further boost national refining capacity.