TotalEnergies Vows to Boost Iraq Investments to $16 Billion
TotalEnergies, a French oil and gas company, plans to increase its investments in Iraq's energy sectors from $12 billion to $16 billion, according to Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanne.
The announcement was made during a meeting between Pouyanne and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Paris. The two leaders discussed TotalEnergies' strategic projects in Iraq, particularly in the gas sector.
Al-Zaidi highlighted the government's efforts to improve associated gas recovery and achieve self-sufficiency. He also mentioned plans to boost oil production over the next five years, aiming for Iraq to reach 10 million barrels per day.