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Saudi Arabia Approves Revival of Historic Joint Oil Pipeline with Iraq

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3 November 2026

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Fusion42 · 3 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

Saudi Arabia has granted preliminary approval to revive a 1,568-kilometer joint oil export pipeline with Iraq that has been shut since 1990, aiming to diversify Iraq's export routes away from the Strait of Hormuz and bolster regional energy cooperation.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The historic pipeline's revival opens a new energy export route for you that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. Early moves to engage partners in restoration funding can secure a foothold in this emerging Middle East export corridor.

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