With prospective drilling deals, in-country staffing and early-stage exploration activities, the super-major is moving forward with its six KRG contracts.
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Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region detailed oil, gas and downstream plans that rely on Turkey, not Baghdad.
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Kurdistan has begun construction of a new export pipeline, which could eliminate its dependence on Baghdad-controlled infrastructure.
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Q&A: Ashti Hawrami Part 3
Kurdistan's top oil official makes the case for his region's right to export oil independently.
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Q&A: Ashti Hawrami Part 2
The head of KRG oil policy details his interpretation of the Constitution and how it applies to his oil deals, the oil deals of Baghdad, and the delayed oil law.
Oil export growth slows
The Iraqi Oil Minister said not to expect a third month of record oil export growth, as the local market needs fuel for the summer.
Exxon keeps its head down as it works Iraq
The fate of the company is apparent, despite the controversy, as it carries on with its seven deals in Iraq.
Oil workers kidnapped in Basra
Kidnappers disguised as police have abducted four employees of a Greek pipeline construction firm at a fake checkpoint near Rumaila oil field.
Gas fuels Kurdistan’s power politics
Iraq's Kurdish region is meeting nearly all its power needs by investing in natural gas fields – and, in a strategic calculation, it's willing to share.
Exxon out of 4th bid round
Iraq's fourth contract licensing round is on for May 30-31, and the Oil Ministry has confirmed the final list of companies. Exxon is out.
