The Iraqi Oil Pipeline Company has successfully removed an illegal tap on a 16-inch crude oil pipeline in the Nahrawan area, east of Baghdad.
Ali Abdul Karim al-Moussawi, Director General of the company, reported that technical teams detected the breach, which involved a deliberate puncture connected to valves and a 100-meter plastic pipe used for theft. The teams promptly repaired the damage and resumed the oil flow without any delays.
The Ministry of Oil has reiterated its commitment to closely monitoring and addressing infrastructure violations, warning that legal action will be taken against those responsible to protect Iraq’s energy security.