As another deadly day of bombings hit Iraq, political leaders traded blame but not solutions.
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At least 65 people were killed Monday, as political divisions and sectarian tensions continue to feed violence throughout Iraq.
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Persistent bombings have continued to disrupt Iraq's northern export pipeline, with repairs delayed by security problems.
Q&A: Alaa Mohie el-Deen
The leader of Iraq's push for oil sector transparency discusses Iraq's latest EITI report, as well as the challenges of integrating Kurdistan into the process.
Q&A: Gen. James Jones
The former national security adviser to President Obama calls for a U.S. policy shift that would embrace Iraqi Kurdistan's oil deals.
Pertamina claims offer for West Qurna stake
Indonesia's economy minister, in Baghdad to sign energy cooperation agreement, says state firm wants up to 20 percent of the super-giant Basra field being developed by ExxonMobil.
Exxon, Chevron push Turkey-Kurdistan ties
Despite the Obama administration's opposition to a bilateral Turkey-KRG energy deal, the largest American oil companies are offering to finance and build pipelines.
Poor security stalls pipeline repairs
Due to security problems, repair crews cannot fix Iraq's northern export pipeline, which shut down after a May 7 incident.
Basra protests Baghdad’s power failures
Basra leaders accused the Electricity Ministry of incompetence after a two-day blackout incited angry residents to protest, amidst 131-degree heat.
Oil majors seek Kurdistan deals, despite uncertainty
Without a clear path to monetize large-scale production in the KRG, IOCs are showing less appetite for mergers and acquisitions, but they're still in the market for new exploration blocks.
