Iraq And Syria Sign Agreement To Rehabilitate Haditha-Banias Oil Pipeline

Faizan Hashmi Published July 18, 2026 | 04:30 AM

Iraq and Syria sign agreement to rehabilitate Haditha-Banias oil pipeline

BAGHDAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 18th Jul, 2026) Iraq and Syria signed on Friday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to rehabilitate the oil pipeline linking Haditha in Iraq to Baniyas in Syria, with US energy company Chevron set to implement the project, Iraqi news Agency (INA) reported.

The US Embassy in Baghdad said in a statement: "The United States welcomes the signing of a historic memorandum of understanding between the governments of Iraq and Syria regarding the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline."

It added, "This vital infrastructure project will enhance security and stability by promoting regional connectivity and prosperity." American companies will play a key role in carrying out the construction work."

Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Whatsapp

Recent Stories

European Commission unveils plan to make Europe fi ..

European Commission unveils plan to make Europe first electro-continent

Kuwait army intercepts Iranian ballistic missiles, ..

Kuwait army intercepts Iranian ballistic missiles, UAVs

Most Ebola deaths in DR Congo outbreak occurring o ..

Most Ebola deaths in DR Congo outbreak occurring outside health facilities

Hamdan bin Zayed visits 22nd Liwa Dates Festival

Hamdan bin Zayed visits 22nd Liwa Dates Festival

Petrol rises to Rs316.15, diesel to Rs354.35 per l ..

Petrol rises to Rs316.15, diesel to Rs354.35 per litre for next 24 hours

UN appeals for USD 98 million to urgently support ..

UN appeals for USD 98 million to urgently support Venezuela earthquake response

White House employee under investigation over alle ..

White House employee under investigation over alleged leak of Trump speeches for ..

Actress Sanam Jung says she got six e-challans in ..

Actress Sanam Jung says she got six e-challans in a month in Karachi

Daily petrol Pricing to ensure greater transparenc ..

Daily petrol Pricing to ensure greater transparency, timely relief: Attaullah Ta ..

Guterres: AI must be shaped by 'all of humanity', ..

Guterres: AI must be shaped by 'all of humanity', not a handful of powers

Federal govt shifts daily fuel pricing to OGRA

Federal govt shifts daily fuel pricing to OGRA

NBQ reports AED271 million profit in first half of ..

NBQ reports AED271 million profit in first half of 2026