Iraq reopens Al-Shamal refinery in Baiji after 10-year Daesh occupation

BAGHDAD — On Friday, Iraqi Prime Minister Shia’ Al Sudani said in a statement that Iraq has reopened the Al-Shamal refinery in Baiji after being closed for 10 years. According to the statement, the refinery was shut down in 2014, when it was captured by Daesh, who had gained control over significant parts of the country. As an OPEC member, Iraq now has a refinery with a capacity of 150,000 barrels per day, Al-Mamlaka TV reported. اضافة اعلان

During their occupation, Daesh (ISIS) established a stronghold in Baiji, which resulted in numerous threats to refinery workers and the seizure of its output. The group reportedly sold the refined products to neighboring countries and used the proceeds to fund their activities.


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