Plus: *Iraq and Europe courting each other for gas, oil support *Russia writes off 91 percent of Iraq's debt in move once reserved for W. Qurna rights *Iraq: The Alcohol Smugglers *Much more... Iraq’s Oil Ministry will continue meetings with Shell, BP, ExxonMobil and Chevron on Feb. 25, with deals to be signed in March, […]
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Iraq threatens Exxon with blacklist
Top central government officials said Exxon's deal with the KRG for six blocks violates the West Qurna 1 contract and jeopardizes the company's future in Iraq.
Analysis: What was Exxon thinking?
Exxon risked its stake in a super-giant Iraqi field and cast its lot with Kurdistan. The gamble might not be as risky as it seems.
Deals in limbo as Oil Ministry fights political headwinds
As populist MPs raise unsubstantiated corruption allegations around oil projects, decision makers are moving cautiously on major initiatives while they beat back political opportunists.
Allawi: oil deals should be honored but reviewed, altered
Ex-PM Allawi, leader of the top vote-getting Iraqiya list in the disputed March national elections, rails on an absence of clear policy on oil issues in sit-down with Iraq Oil Report.
Turkey, Kurdistan cement massive energy deal
In a Nov. 27 meeting between the Turkish and Kurdish prime ministers, the two sides signed several agreements that solidify a major strategic energy alliance.
In the theatre of oil, the politics of Iraq
The grand oil auction Dec. 11 and 12 required a breakout performance for Iraqi Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani in time for the national elections.
Q&A: Hussain al-Shahristani and Abdul Karim Luaibi
In the aftermath of Kurdistan's April 1 export cutoff, Iraq's deputy prime minister for energy and its oil minister speak out.
Analysis: Iraq, the world’s new oil powerhouse?
As production pushes above pre-sanctions OPEC quota levels, Iraq is poised to take center stage in the global oil arena – if it can overcome domestic disarray and regional strife.
The secret history of the Shell gas deal
Leaked U.S. Embassy cables and candid interviews reveal the story behind Shell's quest to export Iraqi natural gas.
Kurdish region PM Barzani says “progress” on Iraq oil law…
*But Iraq Oil Ministry says not so fast *All Saddam-era oil deals canceled, to be up for bid *Iraq to sign two-year deals with Big Oil in June *Scattered Dreams: Iraq’s Refugees *$1.5 M for Sadr City *Iraq Press Roundup Iraq's Kurdish region leader said talks in Baghdad on key controversial issues, including the oil […]
Turkey, Kurdistan advance energy ties
Turkish and Kurdish leaders have finalized the framework of a massive energy partnership and are poised to begin signing contracts, despite protests from Baghdad and Washington.
Iraq Oil Ministry waiting on Big Oil to submit oil deal proposals…
Plus: *Iraq oil production drops in April *Companies with KRG deals see boost *Oil pipeline security contract under fraud scrutiny *Iraq Press Roundup *Turkish-Iraq relations improve on Kurd meetings *Much, much more… Iraq has asked major international oil companies to submit their final contract proposals to boost production at the country’s largest oil fields after […]
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: Finance Minister Ali Allawi
Allawi discusses ending Kurdistan budget transfers, new expenditures under a stop-gap spending law, power payments to Iran, and implementing a Chinese financing deal.
Iraq-Turkey-U.S. talks begin in Istanbul on developing Iraq’s gas …
Plus: *Iraq-Big Oil negotiations on technical support deals stalled *115 international oil firms register for Iraq's oil deals *Addax brings PSC in line with Kurds' oil law *Iran to send 200 megawatts to Iraq The third official energy meeting involving Iraqi, Turkish and U.S. officials began Friday in Istanbul, and though a top State Department […]
Kurdistan rushes to expand refineries
The KRG trying to become a self-sufficient producer of fuel – a goal made more urgent by intensifying security and political challenges.
IOCs double down on Kurdistan despite legal threats
Foreign companies are putting more money into Kurdistan oil fields — and projecting increased production — despite Baghdad's legal campaign against the KRG oil sector.
Kurdistan export pipeline nearly complete
A nearly complete natural gas pipeline has been turned toward the Turkish border for crude exports, bolstering the KRG's threats to sell its oil with or without Baghdad's cooperation.
Q&A: Oil Minister Ihsan Ismaael
Gas and refining sector developments are a priority this year, but Iraq is also looking to settle longstanding disputes with the Kurdistan region and Turkey.
Attacks on oil and power sector continue, workers targeted … Kirkuk-Baiji line bombed … Women in Basra risk death by religious fundamentalists …
There have been nearly 600 pipeline attacks in Iraq since March 2003, though recent security strategies have allowed additional flow in the northern pipeline. Attacks are also increasing in the power sector, especially among workers being targeted, according to an assessment from March 2003 to Nov. 17, 2007, made for United Press International by an […]
As election nears, oil becomes an ally
Shahristani, in press conference at communications college, says elections will determine his future as Oil Minister, and talks Fakka, KRG contracts, and corruption.
Iraq’s June oil exports, income decline
Rising domestic demand has led to a decline in exports – and with the global price of oil falling, Iraq's oil sales.
KRG gas plant’s potential hangs on negotiations
The Khor Mor gas facility has powered Kurdistan's development, but its potential has been hampered by political and economic uncertainty, and its future hinges on ongoing contract talks.