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Baghdad-Erbil oil feud: the documents

Iraq Oil Report is publishing the oil production data used by Baghdad in accusing Erbil of smuggling and shutting in oil revenues.

Iraq ready for refinery pitches

Potential investors face a looming deadline to bid on four refinery deals, and Iraq Oil Report has obtained the specs and investment terms of the projects.

Iraq crude exports steady in March

Oil sales were undiminished in March despite the Oil Ministry recommitting to supplemental OPEC-plus cuts that now extend through June.

Beyond the Headlines: Aug. 15-21

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July oil exports slightly down

Iraq's crude sales receded in July as seasonal demand spikes fueled domestic consumption and quality issues hurt the marketing of Basra Heavy.

Oil exports tick up in September, but revenue declined

Crude exports from southern Iraq ports increased month-on-month, with loadings further bolstered by new Kirkuk sales from Ceyhan as Baghdad-Erbil deal enters second month intact.

Oil exports rise for second consecutive month

KRG crude exports are still shut in due to the northern pipeline outage, but federal exports have increased further, nearing the maximum capacity of outdated Basra Gulf infrastructure.

July oil exports and revenues climb

With OPEC-plus pressure easing, Iraq increased exports slightly in July while higher oil prices drove monthly revenues to a 19-month high.

May oil revenues hit 16-month high

Iraq's nationwide oil exports fell slightly month on month, but rising oil prices more than made up the difference.

Iraqi crude exports rise 4 percent in February

Bolstered by higher export volumes and rising global prices, both the Iraqi federal government and the Kurdistan region achieved one-year highs for monthly oil revenue.

Iraqi oil exports fall as OPEC scrutiny rises

Countrywide exports of 3.143 million bpd suggest Iraq has reduced output, with OPEC-plus members insisting on full quota compliance as they consider extending cuts.

August oil exports drop 5.5% but revenues rise

Falling export volumes suggest Iraq is following through on promises to make extra production cuts in support of an OPEC-plus effort to support global prices.