Interviews

Pre-election Q&A series: Shwan Mohammed Kalari, rapporteur of the KDP in the Iraqi Parliament

Ahead of a consequential election for Iraq’s energy sector, key political figures give their outlook on the upcoming vote and subsequent government-formation process.

Shwan Mohammed Kalari (right), rapporteur of the Kurdistan Democratic Party delegation to the federal Iraqi Parliament, stands with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (left). (Photo credit: office of Shwan Mohammed Kalari)

Dec 19, 2013

Q&A: Basra Governor Majid al-Nasrawi

With a dispute over Basra's 2014 budget allocation looming, the governor of Iraq's oil capital is threatening to launch protests and even shut in oil exports.

Oct 24, 2013

Q&A: Abdul Karim Luaibi

Iraq's Oil Minister discusses 2014 exports, the Kurdish quota, postponing the fifth bidding round and more.

Oct 3, 2013

Q&A: Kirkuk energy committee chairman Ali al-Salhi

The chairman of the Kirkuk Provincial Council's energy committee discusses the backstory and opposition to the BP deal, and a potential agreement with CNPC.

Jun 25, 2013

Q&A: Ali Khudhier, chairman of Basra Gas Company

The leader of Iraq's efforts to capture and process natural gas in Basra, Ali Khudhier discusses the interlocking projects required to eliminate flaring.

May 29, 2013

Q&A: Ali Musawi, Adviser to the Prime Minister

A chief adviser to PM Maliki speaks about the civil war in Syria and worsening relations with Turkey, and blames the Iraqi Speaker of Parliament for domestic political gridlock.

Mar 22, 2013

Q&A: Alaa Mohie el-Deen

The leader of Iraq's push for oil sector transparency discusses Iraq's latest EITI report, as well as the challenges of integrating Kurdistan into the process.

Dec 26, 2012

Q&A: Gen. James Jones

The former national security adviser to President Obama calls for a U.S. policy shift that would embrace Iraqi Kurdistan's oil deals.

Dec 18, 2012

Q&A: Hussain al-Shahristani

Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister for Energy discusses KRG exports, ExxonMobil's looming deadline, and a new production target to reach by 2017.

Dec 10, 2012

Q&A: WesternZagros CEO Simon Hatfield

The head of one of the first companies to sign with the KRG discusses the path to commerciality.

Nov 21, 2012

Q&A: Peshmerga General Secretary Jabar Yawar Manda

As Kurdish and federal security forces square off in the disputed areas of Salahaddin province, the Peshmerga Ministry's general secretary paints a dire picture.