Iraq oil production rises in May

Recovery at Rumaila and surging Kirkuk fields power slight increase in national production.

Personnel from the state-run Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) operate a drilling rig at the Zubair oil field in Basra in September 2024. (Photo credit: IDC)

Energy

New leadership for South Gas Company

Ali Salman Majeed is named interim head of the state company responsible for boosting domestic gas supply and ending flaring in southern Iraq.

Politics

Baghdad threatens to choke off KRG funding

Political tensions skyrocket after recently announced gas deals, resulting in legal challenges and threats to Kurdistan's budget.

Security

Khor Mor development continues after latest drone attack

Production and expansion work continue at key gas field after yet another attack highlights unresolved Iraqi government security failures.

Interviews

Q&A: Farhan al-Fartousi, director general of the General Company for Ports of Iraq

Iraq is expanding its port capacity, including a fast-track project to import liquefied natural gas in time for this summer's peak electricity demand season.