Beyond the Headlines: Feb. 13-19

<ul><li>Missan threatens Luaibi with ban</li> <li>Zubair residents prepare protest</li> <li>New drilling in Kirkuk and Hamrin</li> <li>Q&A: Akkas project chairman</li></ul>

Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Hussain al-Shahristani (center-right) meeting with Finance Minister Rafa al-Issawi and other key officials discussing problems facing foreign oil companies.

Staff of Iraq Oil Report

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Missan threatens Luaibi with ban

AMARA -- Authorities in Missan want to ban Oil Minister Abdul Karim Luaibi from entering the province, in an effort to assert local control of the oil sector.

Beyond the Headlines: Feb. 13-19

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