TotalEnergies is proposing the construction of new pipelines in Iraq as a means of diversifying oil and gas export routes. CEO Patrick Pouyanne highlighted the importance of alternatives to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed pipelines aim to enhance energy security and reduce reliance on the vulnerable waterway. Details regarding the pipeline routes, capacity, and investment costs were not immediately disclosed. This development comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which frequently disrupt maritime traffic. The project signals a strategic move by TotalEnergies to ensure stable energy exports from the region. Further negotiations and agreements with the Iraqi government will be necessary to move the project forward.