Ukrainian firm takes over Kogas contract for Akkas

Ukrzemresurs agrees to bring the dry gas field to 400 million scf/d production within four years in a deal that also finalizes Kogas's exit.

Maksym Mustafin, the CEO of Ukrzemresurs (seated, left), signs an agreement to take over the contract for developing the Akkas gas field at a signing ceremony attended by Oil Minister Hayyan Abdulghani (standing, center) and other Oil Ministry leaders on April 24, 2024. (Photo credit: Oil Ministry)

Energy

March production continues upward trend

Under quota pressure from OPEC-plus, some Iraqi oil officials argue Kurdistan's production shouldn't count toward national total.

Politics

Deadlock persists over three provincial governors

Leadership vacuums in Kirkuk, Salahaddin, and Diyala provinces highlight the challenges of identity-based politics to effective governance.

Security

Security incident at Ratawi over land claims

Gunmen made threats against a mine clearance subcontractor over land compensation claims that some security officials described as attempted extortion.

Interviews

Q&A: Ali Shaddad al-Faris, member of the Parliament Oil and Gas Committee

The influential MP from Basra discusses oil disputes with Kurdistan, legislative priorities, and new energy projects in southern Iraq.