Iraq readies final super-giant field for Cabinet

Lukoil, Statoil and ministry agree to draft contract for West Qurna-Phase 2, cooperate with Exxon and Shell of Phase 1, adjust shares.

In the theatre of oil, the politics of Iraq

The grand oil auction Dec. 11 and 12 required a breakout performance for Iraqi Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani in time for the national elections.

Two days 'at least' until north pipeline fix

The northern export pipeline will not be back online until Thursday despite earlier expectations damage from the explosion repaired Tuesday.

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KRG names electricity minister

Posting was delayed as parties reshuffle after the July election and some key ministerial posts change hands.

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Unannounced service cuts for Iraqna users

One of the few mobile phone monopolies in Iraq has surprised consumers by cutting off outgoing calls of more than a million users.

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Shell's continued re-entry into Iraq

Iraq Oil Report spoke to Mounir Bouaziz, Shell’s vice president for Middle East & North Africa, about what it will take to truly secure oil and gas investments in Iraq.