Private company
Iraq National Oil Company
Iraqi company operating all aspects of the Iraqi oil industry except refining
The Iraq National Oil Company (INOC) is a petroleum company founded in 1966 by the Iraqi government. It was empowered to operate all aspects of the oil industry in Iraq except for refining which was already being run by the Oil Refineries Administration (1952) and local distribution which was also already under government control. In 1961, Iraq passed Public Law 80 whereby Iraq expropriated 95% of the Iraq Petroleum Company's concessions, and went on to announce the intent to form the INOC in 1964.2 It is headquartered in Baghdad.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The Iraq National Oil Company (INOC) is a petroleum company founded in 1966 by the Iraqi government. It was empowered to operate all aspects of the oil industry in Iraq except for refining which was already being run by the Oil Refineries Administration (1952) and local distribution which was also already under government control.2
Products and brands
- petroleum
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1964Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaIraq National Oil Company
- WikidataQ1672424
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