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Iraq grapples with power shortages and Iran sanctions as summer looms

The expiration of a U.S. sanctions waiver on Iranian electricity imports is complicating Baghdad's balancing act between Tehran and Washington, while the government scrambles for power supply ahead of peak demand season.
Workers from the Southern Projects Commission of Iraq's State Company for Oil Projects assemble a pipeline designed to carry regassified LNG imported via the Khor al-Zubair port in Basra to power stations in February 2025. (ALI AL-AQILY/Iraq Oil Report)
Aug 8, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Aug. 8, 2017

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Aug 1, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Aug. 1, 2017

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Aug 1, 2017

Baghdad pursues Kirkuk-Iran pipeline

After voicing opposition to the KRG's independence referendum, Iran contemplates a deal that could shift the balance of power in Iraq's disputes over territory and oil.

Jul 25, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: July 25, 2017

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Jul 21, 2017

Head of Dhi Qar Oil Company replaced

Ali Warid Hamoud, formerly of the Missan Oil Company, is the third director general appointed to lead the newly formed DQOC in less than four months.

Jul 18, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: July 18, 2017

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Jul 13, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: July 12, 2017

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Jul 7, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: July 4, 2017

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.