Lebanon hopes to sign a deal with Iraq in the next two months to buy crude oil below market prices, after Baghdad agreed to sell oil to Jordan at $22 a barrel, Bloomberg's Massoud A. Derhally reported. "We are hoping for a similar agreement,'' Lebanese Minister of Finance Mohamad Chatah, 57, said in an interview […]
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Kurdish oil boom begins
Despite major unresolved political disputes, exports hit record levels from Iraqi Kurdistan, which is looking to expand production further as companies begin collecting the payout from Baghdad.
No country for oil smugglers
Iraq's Oil Police have seized the momentum in the country’s battle against outlaw smugglers, and Iraq Oil Report is along for the ride. With production set to skyrocket, their challenge has just begun.
Open season begins for Kurdistan deals
Genel Energy takeover of Chia Surkh block a bellwether of deal-making and expansion in Kurdistan this year.
Nujaifi begins IOC talks in Ninewa
Bolstered by a plurality of Kurdish members, the Ninewa Provincial Council has authorized Gov. Atheel Nujaifi to negotiate directly with oil companies, including ExxonMobil, Hunt and Genel.
The year ahead
From oil policy to politics to security, the events of a momentous 2010 have shaped the agenda for 2011. A briefing for the new year from Iraq Bureau Chief Ben Lando.
A different Iraq oil law approved
Council of Ministers end-around feuding factions – for now – and move to restart the national oil company with support of key political blocks.
Q&A: Baz Karim, CEO of KAR Group
The CEO of Iraq’s largest private-sector energy company discusses KAR Group's projects across northern Iraq.
Interview: Sabah Shabeeb al-Sa’idi
Top Oil Ministry official negotiates contracts, talks to Iraq Oil Report about the BP deal for Rumaila, gives details of the second bidding round process and contract, and hints at the Nassiriya winner.
Iraq Oil Report Update for Friday, September 07, 2007
There was lots of chatter about any movement of the oil law at the opening reception of the second Iraq oil conference this week here in Dubai. Nothing has changed since my story from Tuesday. Today's Iraq Oil Report includes updates on various aspects of Iraq's oil and energy sector, and plenty of context to […]
Exxon deal stokes territorial disputes
ExxonMobil risks violent reprisals because its controversial deals with the Kurdistan region are inflaming Iraq's internal territorial disputes, according to Iraqi leaders.
Iraq-Turkey-U.S. talks begin in Istanbul on developing Iraq’s gas …
Plus: *Iraq-Big Oil negotiations on technical support deals stalled *115 international oil firms register for Iraq's oil deals *Addax brings PSC in line with Kurds' oil law *Iran to send 200 megawatts to Iraq The third official energy meeting involving Iraqi, Turkish and U.S. officials began Friday in Istanbul, and though a top State Department […]
Iraq dangles energy deals ahead of Kadhimi-Trump meeting
Chevron would negotiate a joint venture with Iraqi state companies for exploration rights in southern Iraq — a deal that could set a positive tone during a state visit to Washington.
Q&A: Former Iraqi National Security Advisor Mowaffak al-Rubaie
Top Maliki confidante gives his candid take on Iraq's political landscape, oil disputes and security crisis as national elections loom.
Q&A: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ali Allawi
Iraq's top economic and energy leader discusses OPEC policy, forward oil sales, gas projects, economic reforms, and more.
Iraqiya nets Parliament oil committee leadership
Top posts in key committees are doled out as the new legislature begins to take shape.
Kurdistan export pipeline nearly complete
A nearly complete natural gas pipeline has been turned toward the Turkish border for crude exports, bolstering the KRG's threats to sell its oil with or without Baghdad's cooperation.
Armed group targets foreign oil companies in Basra
Weapons cache and threatening note naming international companies discovered by oil police near Zubair oil field in Basra province.
Int’l audit of Iraq’s oil revenues show more to be done to prevent smuggling…
Plus: *Iraq Oil Minister confirms crude for cash, int’l agreement may prevent it *Fire stops Kirkuk flow to Turkey *Ministry confirms China oil talks *Oil vs. Electricity ministries *Oil ready for Jordan, ambassador blames scared contractors *KBR keeps taking hits *Much, much more... Iraq is improving its anti-theft operations guarding oil and fuel from the […]
Beyond the Headlines: Nov. 7-13
Baghdad begins KRG contract audits Iraq hires Japanese power consultants Missan readies claim on Wasit territory Generator barge plugs into Basra port
UPDATE: North Oil Co. leader replacement by deputy draws criticism
Workers say the popular Manna al-Obeidi should be replaced by someone born in Kirkuk, though the ministry claims his deputy is the right man for the job. Both are beyond the mandatory retirement age.
Beyond the Headlines: May 16-22
EITI meetings push oil transparency Al-Quds plant expansion begins Dhi Qar battles Baghdad over electricity Iranian firms seek Dhi Qar investment
New gas pipeline reinforces Turkey-KRG ties
Turkey is building a pipeline to the Iraqi border – paving the way for natural gas imports and marking a step forward in its energy partnership with Kurdistan.
Pipeline deals prepare Iraq for export boom
Needing infrastructure upgrades to meet oil growth targets, Iraq extends Turkish export agreement, plans three pipelines to Syria.