Lukoil finalizes super-giant W. Qurna 2

As the tenth and final oil deal is inked, oil minister reminds Iraqis that he negotiated the sweetest possible deals in effort to massively boost production.

Ministry of Defense: 'defects' in northern pipeline security

Spokesperson acknowledges Iraqi Army 4th Division to blame for letting four bombs hit the northern oil export pipeline since Oct. 26, says government working on solution.

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Sour grapes refined to wine in post-oil auction Diyala

Officials in Diyala province, miffed that foreign companies missed the opportunity for oil investment here, are looking upbeat now at alternative investment prospects.

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Russia looking forward to Iraqi oil development

Gazprom executive Alexander Kolomatsky spoke with Iraq Oil Report about the cost to develop the Badra oil field, which may be part in Iran, raising issues of sanctions and security.