Who controls Kirkuk oil?
In the aftermath of the Kurdish Referendum, as part of 2017 Iraqi–Kurdish conflict, the control of the oil fields, alongside with almost all of Kirkuk Governorate, returned to the government of Iraq.
How many oil fields are there in Kurdistan?
5 oil fields
It is worth pointing out that the region of Kurdistan, in its current borders, possesses 5 oil fields, including the Khurmala dome, which is the northern extension of Kirkuk field. These fields contain about 3.1 billion barrels, with daily production capacity estimated at 375,000 barrels a day.
Where does Iraq export oil to?
The most recent exports are led by Crude Petroleum ($73.8B), Refined Petroleum ($4.29B), Gold ($2.54B), Tropical Fruits ($358M), and Petroleum Coke ($357M). The most common destination for the exports of Iraq are China ($21.1B), India ($19.8B), South Korea ($7.1B), United States ($6.36B), and Italy ($4.76B).
How many Kurds live in the world?
The Kurdish population is estimated to be between 30 and 45 million. Most Kurdish people live in Kurdistan, which today is split between Iranian Kurdistan, Iraqi Kurdistan, Turkish Kurdistan, and Syrian Kurdistan. There are also many Kurds among the Kurdish diaspora and in Red Kurdistan.
What is special about Kirkuk?
Kirkuk is known for its rich oil reserves, producing almost half of Iraq’s daily exports, and has been one of the most highly disputed areas between the Kurdish people and the Iraqi government in Baghdad.
What are the biggest industries in Kurdistan?
The Kurdistan region’s economy is dominated by the oil industry, agriculture and tourism. Due to relative security and peace in the region and more economically liberal and market-oriented policies, it has a far more developed economy in comparison to other parts of Iraq.
When was the first oil from Kurdistan’s new pipeline launched?
On 23 May 2014, the Kurdistan Regional Government announced that the first oil transported via the new pipeline was loaded into tanker at Ceyhan. The Kurdistan region was hit by an economic crisis in 2015.
What is the Kurdistan Region?
The Kurdistan Region encompasses most of Iraqi Kurdistan but excludes the disputed territories of Northern Iraq, contested between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the central Iraqi government in Baghdad since Kurdish autonomy was realized in 1992 in the aftermath of the Gulf War.
How many Kurds from Turkey are working in Kurdistan?
Widespread economic activity between Kurdistan and Turkey has given the opportunity for Kurds of Turkey to seek jobs in Kurdistan. A Kurdish newspaper based in the Kurdish capital estimates that around 50,000 Kurds from Turkey are now living in Kurdistan