Baghdad takes a step toward paying the KRG for rising exports, but technical and political hurdles remain.
If the Iraqi Cabinet approves a new KRG-Baghdad oil deal, Kurdistan will agree to export a quarter-million barrels per day in 2013.
The oil ministers from the central and Kurdish governments agreed that Kurdistan will boost exports and Baghdad will pay contractors.
A special subcommittee will determine which version of the controversial law will be the basis for debate in Parliament.
Kurdistan's contractors have escaped serious consequences for defying Baghdad's claims of oil sector supremacy – but central government leaders are preparing to follow through on their threats.
The Iraqi Cabinet is targeting more than $3 billion in cuts from the KRG budget, as a bitter dispute over oil exports comes to a head.
A new Parliament panel will facilitate long-delayed oil legislation, as leaders struggle to overcome a crippling political crisis.
Shahristani touts record production in outreach to IOCs – including better contract terms – and warnings to KRG, Turkey.
Former Iraqi oil officials pen letter urging Parliament to unilaterally move on oil law, in a critique of Baghdad and Erbil.
The Iraqi Oil Ministry has officially disqualified Chevron from future contracts after the company signed deals with the KRG.
