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Khor Mor development continues after latest drone attack

Production and expansion work continue at key gas field after yet another attack highlights unresolved Iraqi government security failures.

A view of Khor Mor gas field facilities in December 2011. (BEN VAN HEUVELEN/Iraq Oil Report)

The Iraqi Navy rebound

Coalition training, dollars turn Iraq’s laid up Navy into one of the most modern in the region, soon solely liable for protecting vital oil exports.

Blast stops northern oil exports

The northern export pipeline has stopped working after an attack in an area that was once a major scene of insurgent attacks.

Brits back in Basra

Parliament ratifies new security accord with UK, British Navy to return for training Iraqi Navy on oil terminal protection.

Q&A: Security Snapshot

Michael Knights of security firm Olive Groups explains the security trends in Iraq, with an eye on the energy sector.

Iraqi forces step up oil protection

Recent attacks highlight decreasing vulnerability of oil and gas infrastructure and increasing ability of Iraq’s security forces to respond.

Prevention, attacks target oil

Basra refinery targeted days after Jihadist website promotes oil sector attacks, while government crackdown causes delays at gas stations.