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Iraqi production declines in February on Rumaila accident

Nationwide output fell by about 60,000 bpd, but appears set to rebound as Iraq's most prolific field recovers from a damaging fire.

Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdulghani (center left, red tie) visits the Rumaila oil field on March 2, 2025. (Photo credit: Oil Ministry)

Rumaila production falls on fuel shortages

A temporary but dramatic drop in output at Iraq's most prolific oil field underscores the challenges of fighting natural reservoir decline and maintaining production.

Iraq ends 2024 with deep production cuts

Steep reduction at Rumaila brought Iraq's December production average to its lowest level in 18 months as Iraq continues to restrain output in an effort to meet OPEC-plus expectations.