What did President Erdogan announce regarding Turkey's energy cooperation with Iraq, and what was the status of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline agreement?

President Erdogan announced that Turkey aims to sign a 'comprehensive energy cooperation agreement' with Iraq 'as soon as possible' to benefit both sides, following talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Ankara; meanwhile, the decades-old Iraq-Turkey crude oil pipeline agreement — governing exports through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline — officially expired on Monday and was not extended, despite expectations of a signing ceremony for its renewal.

What role will Turkey's state-owned TPAO play in Iraq's Kirkuk oilfield, and what is the scope of its involvement according to official statements?

Turkey's state-owned oil and gas company TPAO will operate in the Kirkuk oilfield — currently used by BP — after acquiring a 15% stake in BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited (BPECKL), as confirmed by Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar on X; this partnership will enable TPAO to work jointly with BPECKL partners to bring approximately 3 billion barrels of reserve potential into production, and BP confirmed it welcomes the partnership.

Turkey Aims to Sign Comprehensive Energy Cooperation Deal with Iraq

Jul 28, 2026

President Erdogan announced Turkey's aim to sign a comprehensive energy cooperation deal with Iraq following high-level talks. Turkish state-owned TPAO will acquire a 15% stake in BP's Kirkuk operations to manage oilfield production and pipeline exports.

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