World Energy Outlook
Iraq Energy Outlook (Released on 9 October 2012)
Iraq is already the world’s third largest oil exporter. It has the resources and intention to increase its oil production vastly. Contracts are already in place.
Will Iraq’s ambitions be realised? And what would the implications be for Iraq’s economy and for world oil markets?
The obstacles are formidable: political, logistical, legal, regulatory, financial, lack of security and insufficient skilled labour. One example: in 2011 grid electricity could meet only 55% of demand.
The International Energy Agency has studied these issues with the support and close cooperation of the government of Iraq and many other leading officials, commentators, industry representatives and international experts. This special report, in the World Energy Outlook series, presents the findings.
The report:
- Examines the role of the energy sector in the Iraqi economy today and in the future.
- Assesses the oil and gas revenues and investment needs.
- Provides a detailed analysis of oil, gas and electricity supply through to 2035, highlighting the challenges of infrastructure development and water availability.
- Spells out the associated opportunities and risks, both for world oil markets and the shaping by Iraq of its economy and energy sector.
Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister for Energy H.E. Dr. Hussain al-Shahristani, 10 October 2012: "Special thanks and appreciation to Dr Fatih Birol and his team in the International Energy Agency for preparing this highly informative and constructive report and findings on Iraq Energy Outlook and its present and future effect on Iraqi economy on the one hand and the world energy market on the other. The detailed analysis and projections of the report is an excellent contribution to the studies that are conducted by many international professional groups on Iraq energy, and constitute and authoritative evaluation of the future world oil demand and Iraq's oil potential and capabilities in meeting the expected demand."
Presentation from the International Press launch - WEO Iraq Outlook special report
by Ms. Maria van der Hoeven, IEA Executive Director and Dr. Fatih Birol, IEA Chief Economist
Executive summary in English
Executive summary in Arabic
Executive summary in Chinese
Executive summary in French
Executive summary in Japanese
Executive summary in Korean
Executive summary in Russian
Video - Launch of the Iraq Energy Outlook in London:
VIDEO: Iraq Energy Outlook 2012 Launch - Introduction
VIDEO: Iraq Energy Outlook 2012 Launch - Presentation
VIDEO: Iraq Energy Outlook 2012 Launch - Q&A
Read more:
IEA Workshop on Iraq Energy Outlook, Istanbul
IEA fact-finding mission to Baghdad
IEA to prepare in-depth energy outlook of Iraq
