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.
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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
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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.
With new pipeline work, Baghdad moves toward purchase of Khor Mor gas
The consortium operating Kurdistan's most prolific gas field is negotiating a potentially paradigm-shifting deal to sell directly to 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.
KRG sets guidelines for turning oil taps back on
Iraqi Kurdistan oil minister says Baghdad must pay foreign oil firms invested in northern fields before exports will restart.
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.
Kirkuk oil still hostage to political stalemates
Kurdistan's export pipeline to Turkey is the key to unlocking stranded Kirkuk production, but Baghdad, Erbil, and Ankara cannot agree on terms.
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 […]
Facing tighter OPEC policy, Iraq continues output cuts
State-operated fields in Basra throttle back production as Iraq moves to support an OPEC agreement and bolster global oil prices.
Iraq delivers steady oil production in 2023 despite turbulence
Oil Ministry aims for capacity increases in 2024 despite tighter OPEC-plus quota and infrastructure bottlenecks.