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“But the key thing is that Iraq, while it's got very large oil reserves, has marginalized itself as an oil exporter and these days its exports are only about one tenth that of neighboring Saudi Arabia.” quote by Daniel Yergin
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“But the key thing is that Iraq, while it's got very large oil reserves, has marginalized itself as an oil exporter and these days its exports are only about one tenth that of neighboring Saudi Arabia.”

Daniel Yergin

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Source Book: The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World, 2011

Iraq’s large oil reserves are underutilized, making its export volume far lower than neighboring Saudi Arabia.

In simple terms: Iraq’s oil is abundant but its exports are low.

Key Takeaway

Address structural barriers to increase oil export capacity.

Themes

energy economics geopolitics resource management

Mood

analytical concise

Type

economic geopolitical

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • infrastructure investment
  • export strategy

Key Concepts

oil production market access regional competition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What reforms could boost Iraq’s oil exports?
  • How does regional competition shape energy policy?
A Different Perspective

Political instability and infrastructure deficits limit potential.

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