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According to AnewZ, Iraq is exploring the possibility of importing Azerbaijani gas through Türkiye. Baghdad is seeking new ways to strengthen fuel supplies to its power plants and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.
The proposal was discussed at a meeting on November 12 between Izzat Saber Ismail, Iraq’s deputy oil minister for gas affairs, and SOCAR Vice President Zaur Gahramanov.
The sides discussed investment, technical cooperation and possible routes for transporting gas through Türkiye, according to Iraq’s Ministry of Oil.
Iraq relies heavily on imported gas to fuel its power plants. Disruptions to Iranian gas supplies have repeatedly affected electricity generation, highlighting the need for alternative sources.
Iranian gas supplies were halted after attacks on Iran’s South Pars gas field in March 2026. Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity said the disruption took 3,100 megawatts of generation capacity offline.
Ismail said Iraq was working to diversify its gas supplies, increase domestic production and collect a larger share of associated gas produced at oil fields.
Azerbaijan’s gas exports
Azerbaijan is one of the region’s main gas suppliers and has existing infrastructure for exports through Türkiye.
Azerbaijan exported 18.4 billion cubic meters of gas in the first nine months of 2026, including 7 billion cubic meters to Türkiye, according to the country’s Ministry of Energy.
The existing infrastructure could provide a starting point for discussions on gas supplies to Iraq, but additional technical and logistical measures would be required.
The sides agreed to continue consultations and hold further technical meetings.
Supply volumes, prices and delivery dates have not been disclosed. Iraq’s proposal, aimed at strengthening its energy security, remains at the preliminary assessment stage.
