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Baiji oil refinery is located at

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The Baiji oil refinery is located in Iraq, specifically in the Salah ad Din Governorate, north of Baghdad. It is historically the largest oil refinery in Iraq, playing a critical role in the country's domestic fuel production and energy infrastructure. The refinery gained significant international attention during the conflict with ISIS, as it became a strategic focal point for control over Iraq's energy resources. While the provided snippets focus on Indian refineries like Digboi, Mathura, and Jamnagar, they do not mention Baiji. In the global energy landscape, Baiji is central to Iraq's economy, processing hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude oil per day when fully operational. Its location near the Tigris River makes it a vital industrial hub for the region, distinct from the oil infrastructures of Iran, South Sudan, or Russia.

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  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 8: Energy Resources > Oil Refineries of India > p. 15
  2. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 8: Energy Resources > 3. The Brahmaputra Valley > p. 13
  3. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 8: Energy Resources > India: Refineries and their Production Capacity > p. 16
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