Belecosity Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/10601899/Iraq-and-Iran-plot-oil-revolution-in-challenge-to-Saudi-Arabia.html. Sorry I'm on the phone if someone could post this. Great news Relatively good I should say By Andrew Critchlow 1:32PM GMT 28 Jan 2014 161 Comments Iraq is poised to flood the oil market by tripling its capacity to pump crude by 2020 and is collaborating with Iran on strategy in a move that will challenge Saudi Arabia's grip on the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries. "We feel the world needs to be assured of fuel for economic growth," Hussain al-Shahristani, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy in Iraq told oil industry delegates attending a Chatham House Middle East energy conference. Al Shahristani said on Tuesday that Iraq plans to boost its capacity to produce oil to 9m barrels a day (bpd) by the end of the decade as Baghdad rushes to bolster its economy, which is still shattered by war and internal conflict. Iraq was producing 3m bpd in December, according to the International Energy Agency. Iraq's intention to challenge Saudi Arabia's status as the "swing producer" in the OPEC cartel could see a dramatic fall in oil prices if Baghdad decides to break the group's quotas and sell more of its crude on the open market. "It's very difficult to predict actual world (oil) demand by 2020 because the world economy is unpredictable," said Mr al-Shahristani. There it is Bel ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie123 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Thank You Belecosity... Yes Indeed... I should say this is a real interesting article! Here is the whole thing... thanks for bringing it in. Iraq and Iran plot oil revolution in challenge to Saudi Arabia Iraq's goal of pumping 9m barrels a day of crude could be a game changer for oil prices and British companies Iraq sets its sights on the top spot of Middle East oil producers By Andrew Critchlow 1:32PM GMT 28 Jan 2014 200 Comments Iraq is poised to flood the oil market by tripling its capacity to pump crude by 2020 and is collaborating with Iran on strategy in a move that will challenge Saudi Arabia's grip on the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries. "We feel the world needs to be assured of fuel for economic growth," Hussain al-Shahristani, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy in Iraq told oil industry delegates attending a Chatham House Middle East energy conference. Al Shahristani said on Tuesday that Iraq plans to boost its capacity to produce oil to 9m barrels a day (bpd) by the end of the decade as Baghdad rushes to bolster its economy, which is still shattered by war and internal conflict. Iraq was producing 3m bpd in December, according to the International Energy Agency. Iraq's intention to challenge Saudi Arabia's status as the "swing producer" in the OPEC cartel could see a dramatic fall in oil prices if Baghdad decides to break the group's quotas and sell more of its crude on the open market. "It's very difficult to predict actual world (oil) demand by 2020 because the world economy is unpredictable," said Mr al-Shahristani. Related Articles Energy giants battle to pump profits 25 Jan 2014 Qatar considers more UK energy investment 12 Jan 2014 North Sea investment 'to rise sharply' 10 Jan 2014 Shift from China to West to dictate commodity prices 05 Jan 2014 On creative leadership: inspire your ideas team MBS British oil giants BP and Royal Dutch Shell are also poised to benefit from Iraq's ambitious production plans. Both companies are already managing two huge oil fields in southern Iraq which are vital if Baghdad is to achieve its goal. However, even if Iraq is able to achieve its target of boost production capacity it is unlikely to be able to put in place sufficient pipeline and port infrastructure to export the additional crude. Iraq's main export terminal for loading oil tankers at Al Faw near Basra will require billions of pounds worth of improvements in addition to the refurbishment of its pipeline network. Iraq's ambitious plan could see it clash increasingly with the regime in Saudi Arabia, which has used its influence in OPEC over the last decade to keep oil prices above $100 a barrel. Saudi itself is now under pressure to boost output to maintain market share. The kingdom pumped 9.8m bpd in December up by about 100,000 barrels from the previous month. Experts say that attention within OPEC, which pumps 30pc of the world's crude, could increasingly focus on compliance with more of the group's members tempted to pump more barrels to protect their share of the market as the cartel grapples with the rise of US shale oil production. OPEC agreed in early December to renew for six months its 30m bpd output cap for the first half of the year to keep prices above $100. However, quotas have in the past proved difficult for OPEC as a group to enforce without any binding penalties for over-producing. Since its restoration to OPEC following the 2003 Gulf War, Iraq has been excluded from the group's quota system to allow its economy to recover but pressure is mounting for it to comply this year. The International Monetary Fund this week warned that Iraq's weak economy remains vulnerable to fluctuations in oil markets. Crude oil exports account for 93pc of government revenues. The IMF estimated that Baghdad required an average oil price of $106.1 per barrel in 2013 to balance its budget, up from $95 in 2011 because of higher spending. Despite Mr al-Shahristani's hopes for boosting Iraq's energy sector there are severe concerns over security amid fears the country may again be slipping toward a civil war between Sunni and Shia Muslim factions. In a further challenge to Saudi Arabia, which is mostly closed to international oil companies, Mr al-Shahristani revealed that Baghdad is working with Iran to help it attract investment ahead of the possible lifting of sanctions. Oil companies are understood to be queuing up to win Iranian oil deals. "Iran has been in touch with us," said Mr al-Shahristani. "They want to share our contracts model and experience." Combined, Iran and Iraq hold greater reserves of oil than Saudi Arabia and the potential with the help of international investment to match its capacity to produce oil, which currently stands at around 12.5m b/d of crude. Edited January 28, 2014 by Maggie123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belecosity Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thank for the help in bringing it over !!! It's nice to actually read an English version of what Iraq has been trying to relay when it comes to their potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneysoon Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 A currency move by Iraq working in conjunction with this oil play could get them what they are looking to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowGlobe7 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Wonder what OPEC says about that? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie123 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Wonder what OPEC says about that? I was wondering the same thing as I read it... for sure Saudi Arabia isn't happy about the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLadiesDaddy Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Wonder what OPEC says about that? OH SHITE. Between this recent twist with Iran and the fact that America is producing more oil Than it imports for the first time in over a decade, I'd imagine that the terrorists producing kingdom of Saudi is crapin bricks. That's one heck of a way to slow terrorism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymrat76541 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 We conducted the Gulf War because Saddam threatened OPEC. What's going to happen now???????????? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandfly Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 AS THE WORLD TURNS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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