Nationwide output fell by about 60,000 bpd, but appears set to rebound as Iraq's most prolific field recovers from a damaging fire.
Increasing OPEC-plus quotas and a recovery in global oil prices helped Iraq achieve rising crude exports and revenues.
Iraq is trying to resolve a dispute over one of its largest oil fields by authorizing the newly formed national oil company to take over ExxonMobil's operating stake.
Crude output fell as payment and regulatory uncertainty put investors on edge, but new activity could lead to production increases in 2022.
As Iraq begins to suffer the intensifying effects of climate change, competition for water threatens to spark conflict.
Genel Energy is taking the KRG to arbitration after years of failure to agree on a plan for developing the Miran and Bina Bawi gas fields.
Power producers in Iraqi Kurdistan are owed huge sums, forcing some to delay maintenance and sending a chilling signal to prospective investors.
Iraq's electricity service has suffered amidst unreliable gas and power imports from Iran, but efforts are moving slowly to diversify supply via four other neighboring countries due to unresolved pricing negotiations.
In a single week, deadly insurgent operations near the Khurmala, Avana, Bai Hassan, and Sarqala oil fields showcase IS's firepower and persistence.
Iraq's November exports increased, but oil revenues dipped because of falling global crude prices.
Unprecedented droughts are drying up farm land, driving migration to cities, and compounding economic hardships and instability.
