Turkey's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources outlined plans to enhance energy exports and exploration activities in the region. The minister emphasized the need for any new agreement with Baghdad to ensure a commitment to export 1.4 to 1.5 million barrels of oil per day through the pipeline. Turkey is also considering all options to increase natural gas exports to Syria from 3.4 million to 6 million cubic meters per day. Electricity exports to Syria are set to rise from 281 megawatts to 360 megawatts within weeks, with a target of approximately 900 megawatts by the first quarter of 2026. The minister attributed the cessation of the oil transfer agreement between Iraq and Turkey to underutilization of the pipeline's full capacity. Additionally, Turkey plans to commence seismic surveys in Libyan territorial waters for oil and gas exploration. Meanwhile, Iraq's Oil Ministry is exploring the possibility of exporting oil through the Tripoli port in Lebanon. There are reports suggesting that restoring the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline could benefit Iraq and Syria, despite opposition from Iran and Turkey, who have preferences for alternative export routes. Despite new gas shipments, Syria continues to experience power cuts.