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Iraqi production declines in February on Rumaila accident

Nationwide output fell by about 60,000 bpd, but appears set to rebound as Iraq's most prolific field recovers from a damaging fire.

Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdulghani (center left, red tie) visits the Rumaila oil field on March 2, 2025. (Photo credit: Oil Ministry)

South gas chief retires

Ali Khudair, the head of South Gas Company and chairman of Basra Gas Company, had planned to serve past the official retirement age, but now he is stepping down.

Ibrahim Khalil crossing to Turkey reopens

Commercial traffic to and from Iraq’s main border crossing with Turkey has restarted, after nearly a month of disruptions affected fuel and power supplies in Kurdistan.

Q&A: South Gas Company chief Ali Khudair

The head of Iraq’s anti-flaring efforts discusses progress – and delays – on the long road to capitalizing on the country's natural gas wealth.