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North pipeline security questioned

Iraqi and U.S. security officials say it’s not a coincidence the four recent attacks on the northern oil pipeline occurred under the watch of the 4th Iraqi Army Division.

Scrutiny mounts on Baghdad-KRG energy and revenue pacts

Spurred by perceived breaches of the 2019 budget law, MPs are targetting a swath of compromises and commercial deals aimed at bridging political gaps and increasing fuel and power supply to northern Iraq.

Iraq to rival Saudi oil output, if…

Thanks to two oil auctions, within eight years Iraq may eclipse Saudi Arabia to become the largest oil producer in the world. Many obstacles, however, remain.

Shahristani leads government charge into summer

The deputy prime minister for energy preempts critics in a televised cabinet meeting intended to be a confidence builder at the government's 100 day deadline.

Mixed review

UN watchdog over Iraq’s oil revenue says Iraq can take over the job, but worries ministries are lagging in necessary safeguards.