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KRG extending control over Kirkuk oil exports

As the oil export and revenue sharing deal with Baghdad breaks down, the KRG's economic strength hinges on its ability to sell oil from Kirkuk.

Iraq budget moves toward passage

Despite some spending cuts, MPs across the political spectrum criticize the budget for its unrealistic expectations, but also expect it to pass.

No moves on Iraq oil law in KRG-Baghdad talks

Plus: *Iraq Oil Report update delays *Get your copy of the Shell-Iraq gas Heads of Agreement *PetroVietnam renegotiating Saddam-era oil deal *Iraq Human Rights Commission awaits Presidency Council OK *Iraq Oil Report Exclusive: Text of Human Rights Commission law *What is the "Green Zone"? *The Iraq Press Roundup Apologies to readers: over the past week […]

Baghdad-Erbil oil deal crumbling

The KRG is no longer transferring oil to federal authorities as prescribed in the 2015 budget and is seeking a better deal – with or without Baghdad.

Turkey, Kurdistan cement massive energy deal

In a Nov. 27 meeting between the Turkish and Kurdish prime ministers, the two sides signed several agreements that solidify a major strategic energy alliance.

Baghdad-Erbil export deal moves forward

The KRG has begun an oil transfer to the federal government's storage tanks in Turkey after political leaders finalized details for temporary export cooperation.

Q&A: Oil Minister Ihsan Ismaael

Iraq’s oil chief discusses negotiations with Total and Chevron, arbitration with Exxon, the future of INOC, several gas project updates, and budget talks with the Kurdistan region.

Kurds in Baghdad rebuff Exxon critics

The top Kurdish official in the Iraqi Cabinet speaks out against his fellow ministers' hard-line stance against Exxon.

Showdown: Baghdad vs. Irbil … Iraqi Kurds’ Oil Prerogatives … and more ….

*The Kurdish oil minister speaks his mind. *Shahristani: Kurds used military to prevent oil development by Baghdad *Kurds self sufficient and producing 1 million barrels in five years Iraqi Kurdistan's oil minister, Ashti Hawrami, begins his U.S. tour of political and business leaders from Washington to Texas a hot item with international oil companies, but […]