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Video: Iraq and Syria sign MoUs to revive Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline
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Iraq and Syria sign MoUs to revive Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline

Jul 23, 2026

Al Jazeera English reports on a deal between Syria and Iraq to rebuild the Kirkuk-Baniyas crude oil pipeline linking Kirkuk fields to Syria's Baniyas port on the Mediterranean. Segments cover the pipeline's 1952 construction, closure since 2003, estimated rebuild costs of 4-8 billion dollars, two-to-three-year timeline, job creation, and potential for Syrian crude transport alongside Iraqi exports.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: Ontario, Alberta announce Northern Shield oil pipeline feasibility study

Ontario, Alberta announce Northern Shield oil pipeline feasibility study

Jul 6, 2026

Global News segment covers Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announcing the Northern Shield Energy Corridor proposal in Calgary. It details a 3,300 km all-Canadian pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta to Sarnia, Ontario carrying 500,000 barrels per day, with Ontario launching a feasibility study for federal review. Segments include quotes from both premiers, an industry expert questioning demand without production commitments, and criticism from Environmental Defence and Greenpeace over route risks and subsidies. The report contrasts the new route with Enbridge's existing lines that cross the US border.

Source: Global News