Iraq deepens production cuts

The Oil Ministry made major cuts at state-operated fields in October in a bid to answer OPEC-plus concerns over quota compliance.

Personnel from the state-run Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) operate a drilling rig at the Zubair oil field in Basra in September 2024. (Photo credit: IDC)

Energy

Mansuriya gas field contract signed despite security, political challenges

China's Jereh and the local firm PetroIraq clinch a deal that could give a badly needed boost to Iraq's domestic energy supply.

Politics

Cabinet advances proposal for northern oil export restart

Iraq's main political factions appear to have an initial agreement for paying Kurdistan's oil companies for exports, but legislative, legal, and practical hurdles remain.

Security

Baghdad-Erbil progress fuels hope for counter-insurgency fight

The formation of two joint brigades highlights improving cooperation that could help combat IS militants and close security gaps.

Interviews

Q&A: Jassim Kamel Marzouq, director of the Khor al-Zubair port

As Iraq’s fuel trade increases, a central hub for fuel exports and imports is expanding.