Kirkuk–Baniyas Oil Pipeline Project

planned

The Kirkuk–Baniyas pipeline project is a revitalized oil pipeline connecting Iraq and Syria. It aims to provide an alternative route for Iraqi oil exports, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, which is heavily contested and controlled by Iran. The project is part of efforts to reduce Iran's influence and mitigate the impacts of its blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global oil and LNG shipments. The project faces challenges due to its high cost and lengthy timeline.