Iraq Country Analysis Brief
Because of frequent government gridlock, Federal Iraq often faces delays in forming key legislation, passing annual budgets, and financing major energy projects by the government and foreign investors.
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Hydropower and solar are combined for primary energy production and primary energy consumption, and hydropower accounts for the majority. Because of frequent government gridlock, Federal Iraq often faces delays in forming key legislation, passing annual budgets, and financing major energy projects by the government and foreign investors.
The share of Iraq's population makes up about 0.55% of the world's population . In terms of tons of oil equivalent, according to 2024 data, conventional proved reserves by fuel type were: 85.5% – crude oil and 14.5% – natural gas (Fig.5). Table 1. Fossil energy resources of Iraq
72 U.S. Energy Information Administration, International Energy Statistics. 73 Shafaq News, “Iraq unveils 15,000MW power projects to boost energy sector,” January 27, 2025; International Monetary Fund, 2022 Article IV Consultation with Iraq, February 2023, page 12.
Maps of Iraq's largest oil and natural gas fields in northern and southern Iraq About two-thirds of Iraq's natural gas output is associated natural gas, which is a byproduct of oil production.49 Iraq's natural gas production rose slightly from 348 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in 2022 to 372 Bcf in 2023 (Figure 4).
Because of frequent government gridlock, Federal Iraq often faces delays in forming key legislation, passing annual budgets, and financing major energy projects by the government and foreign investors.
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