Iraq's electricity grid has survived a drop in domestic gas feedstock by employing backup measures that are unlikely to meet the challenges of summertime demand spikes.

Iranian forces blocked a tanker carrying Iraqi crude, dampening hopes for a durable resumption of Iraq's southern exports.

The first tanker loading from a Basra Gulf export outlet in over a month signals tentative progress toward reviving southern oil sales and production.

A fast-track pipeline project will send associated gas from Nahr Bin Omar field to Basra Gas Company's newly expanded BNGL complex.

Basra export outlets are about to receive their first tanker in over a month, but production cuts remain in place for now.

Iraq is navigating acute logistical and infrastructure challenges to maximize refinery consumption and exports while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.