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Ministry of Oil (Iraq)

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Republic of Iraq
Ministry of Oil
وزارة النفط العراقية
Ministerial Department overview
JurisdictionIraq
HeadquartersBaghdad
Minister responsible
  • Hayyan Abdul Ghani
Websitewww.oil.gov.iq

The Ministry of Oil (Arabic: وزارة النفط) is the cabinet-level ministry of the Iraqi government responsible for managing and developing the natural resources (oil and gas) in Iraq. The Minister of Oil since October 2022 is Hayyan Abdul Ghani.

Abdul Ghani, a former director general of the South Gas Co, was also previously director general of Basra Oil Co. He holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering.[1]

Establishments

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A number of companies, institutes, and other organisations come under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of Oil, such as:

References

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  1. ^ "Iraq Appoints New Oil Minister After Yearlong Political Impasse". Bloomberg.com. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
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