Syria moves 2.1m tonnes of Iraqi fuel to Europe by road since April

The NationalParty-alignedCenter19 hr. ago

Syria is facilitating the transportation of 2.123 million tonnes of Iraqi fuel oil to Europe via an overland route since April, according to a statement from the Syrian Petroleum Company for Transport and Supply. The fuel is unloaded at Baniyas on Syria's Mediterranean coast and then shipped to European ports. This route has become the fourth-largest consignment of Iraqi fuel oil and petroleum exports in the Middle East. The movement of fuel is part of efforts by Iraq to find alternative export routes after Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has played a role in brokering this shift, leading to an agreement between Iraqi and Syrian officials to revive the defunct Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline. The project involves collaboration with international companies like Chevron, TotalEnergies, and UCC Holding, with plans for construction to begin once a contract is finalized.

Bias read (Center): The article presents information about the logistics and agreements surrounding the transportation of Iraqi fuel through Syria to Europe. It includes quotes from officials and mentions the involvement of multiple countries and international companies. There is no overt ideological slant or emphasis,