Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- An Iraqi pipeline carrying crude oil from the north of the country to Turkey continues to pump with limited flows after a breakdown, Turkish Energy Ministry deputy spokesman Kerem Eskigun said.

Volume through the line has reached as much as 7 cubic meters an hour from 4 cubic meters an hour yesterday, Eskigun said in a telephone interview from Ankara today.

Contacts are continuing between Turkish pipeline company Botas and the Iraqi oil ministry about when capacity can be increased, he said without providing further details.

The link was damaged by sabotage late last month, Agence- France Presse reported Oct. 28.

To contact the reporter on this story: Ali Berat Meric in Ankara at americ@bloomberg.net

Last Updated: November 3, 2009 04:27 EST