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Chevron eyes Lukoil’s Iraq assets

The American company is emerging as the leading contender for the 480,000 bpd West Qurna 2 field as U.S. sanctions appear to be squeezing Lukoil out of Iraq.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (center) and Oil Minister Hayyan Abdulghani (center-right) meet with a delegation from Chevron in Baghdad on Dec. 10, 2025. (Photo credit: Oil Ministry)

New leadership for SOMO

Khudair Abbas replaces Ammar al-Anbagi as the head of Iraq's state oil marketing company.

April oil exports dip slightly

Iraq's crude sales have been constrained by OPEC-plus quotas but revenues remain high due to global oil price strength.