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Political disunity clouds KRG fiscal and energy outlooks

Deadlocked talks over forming a new regional Cabinet highlight a bitter rivalry between two ruling parties that poses risks to Kurdistan's economy and energy sector.
PUK President Bafel Talabni (left) meets with KDP President Massoud Barzani (right) on Sept. 27, 2025. (Photo credit: KDP presidency office)
Jul 13, 2011

Analysis: Iraq lacks energy strategy

A new deal to build a gas import pipeline from Iran reveals Iraq's failure to build a comprehensive energy strategy, writes former oil minister Issam Chalabi.

Jul 7, 2011

Oil experts debate a new state oil company

Two ex-oil ministers favor it, the current oil minister opposes it, but a hearing this week over a new Iraqi National Oil Company indicates Parliament may be serious about legislating.

Jul 1, 2011

Progress on two key oil laws

Iraq's long-delayed laws to govern the oil sector and restart the national oil company will receive hearings next week.

Jun 1, 2011

Oil workers face retribution

The Iraqi government is imposing fines and forced relocations on oil unionists who have rallied workers for improved conditions.

May 6, 2011

Baghdad pays KRG contractors

In a step forward for Baghdad-Erbil relations, the central government has paid Kurdish oil contractors for the first time.

Apr 28, 2011

The four-year plan

The Iraqi Oil Ministry's four-year plan, unveiled but not reproduced in February, available here only to Iraq Oil Report subscribers.