BAGHDAD (AFX) – Iraq’s oil output is now surpassing one million barrels per day (bpd), which has increased oil sales that help fund the reconstruction effort, the US-led coalition spokesman said. Previous official figure provided earlier in the month by the oil ministry estimated production between 800,000-900,000 b/d. “Crude oil production is rising very fast…
IRAQ: Coalition confirms oil production tops 1 million b/d
Posted on August 6, 2003 by EnergyAsia