AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOil & Markets: OPEC+ agreed to raise August output targets by 188,000 bpd (Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman), but the increase is still “mostly on paper” as Strait of Hormuz shipping remains uncertain amid the Iran war fallout; Brent slipped to around $71.7–$71.9 and WTI to about $68.3–$68.6 as traders weigh supply recovery versus geopolitical risk. Iraq Energy Deals: Iraq’s Ministry of Oil signed a five-year integrated management contract with Halliburton for the Bin Umar and Sindbad fields in Basra, targeting higher crude and associated gas output. Regional Infrastructure: Momentum is building for the Basra–Aqaba strategic pipeline project after renewed talks in Baghdad involving Iraq’s industry, energy, transport and investment ministries alongside the Iraqi PM. Corruption & Diplomacy: Baghdad rejected Iranian requests to exempt people with corruption-related arrest warrants, urging Tehran to use official channels for visits. Business Expansion: Genel Energy plans to expand into Egypt via a $360m Capricorn Energy acquisition, adding Western Desert production assets that include Iraq-linked operations.
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