Iraq Ministry of Oil says it is launching the “Accelerated Project” to enhance the processing and pumping of gas through pipelines

Iraq's Ministry of Oil launching the "Accelerated Project" for gas processing and pumping is significant as it aims to increase supply, potentially impacting both regional gas markets and global energy prices.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 7 Apr 2026, 13:56 UTCOn the live feed at 13:36 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] Stocks fall and crude prices continue ticking higher as geopolitics remain in focus ahead of Trump's deadline, earlier reports suggested Kharg Island was hit whilst reports said Iran closed all diplomatic channels with the US

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Israeli PM Netanyahu says Israel targeted bridges and railways in Iran

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Iraq Ministry of Oil says it is launching the “Accelerated Project” to enhance the processing and pumping of gas through pipelines

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Russia's Norsi oil refinery has suspended oil processing since April 5th after drone attack, Reuters reports; could be suspended until the end of April

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Iran has closed all diplomatic and indirect channels of communication with the US, Tehran Times reports; Any and all message exchanges have also been suspended

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A boost in Iraqi gas output could relieve pressure on European gas supplies and influence WTI prices due to changing energy dynamics. Watch how this development interacts with current commodity trends and market assumptions regarding supply stability.

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