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Iraq Signs Gas Deal, Water Talks with Egypt

Iraq advances energy and water cooperation, signing a gas capture deal with a US firm and engaging in water management talks with Egypt.

Florent Kalfon · 30 October 2026 · 6 articles read

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Iraq's business environment is improving with a new gas capture agreement enhancing energy efficiency and water management talks with Egypt boosting public-sector cooperation.

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In this briefing Strait of Hormuz · global oil market · Morgan Hughes Energy · General Company for Carbon Economics · Muthanna Ali Mahdi Al Tamimi · Dr Hani Sewilam · Ministry of Water Resources (Iraq) · Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (Egypt)

Markets

Energy

Oil prices rise amid Hormuz tanker attack concerns

Oil prices are set for a fourth consecutive monthly gain, driven by concerns over supply disruptions following a tanker attack near the Strait of Hormuz, PUKmedia Kurdish reports. The attack has heightened fears of potential supply constraints in a region critical to global oil transport. This development has contributed to upward pressure on oil prices, impacting the energy market globally.

Impact Energy importers and exporters face increased costs and potential supply chain disruptions due to rising oil prices.

Sources: PUKmedia Kurdish ↗

Trade

Energy

Iraq signs gas capture agreement with Morgan Hughes

Iraq has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US-based Morgan Hughes Energy to develop gas capture projects, according to Iraqi News. The agreement with Iraq’s General Company for Carbon Economics (GCCE) aims to capture and utilize gas, reducing flaring and enhancing energy efficiency. This initiative is part of Iraq's broader strategy to improve environmental sustainability and energy utilization. The MoU represents a step towards reducing Iraq's carbon footprint and enhancing its energy sector's performance.

Impact Energy firms will benefit from improved gas capture technology, enhancing sustainability and efficiency.

Sources: Iraqi News ↗

Politics

Public sector

Iraq and Egypt discuss water management cooperation

Iraq's Minister of Water Resources, Muthanna Ali Mahdi Al Tamimi, met with Egyptian Minister Dr Hani Sewilam to discuss water resource management cooperation, according to Iraq Business News. The meeting took place during the Ninth Cairo Water Week and focused on implementing a memorandum of understanding between the two nations. The discussions aim to improve water management strategies and strengthen bilateral ties in resource management.

Impact Public-sector entities involved in water management may see enhanced cooperation and resource strategies.

Sources: Iraq Business News ↗

Nothing significant reported today in Regulation · Disruption · Internal tension · Safety & health · Companies.

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