Tour of Rumaila field organized by UK and US embassies intended to show support for Iraq plan to massively boost oil exports, overcome obstacles.
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Pipelines to and from Iran seen as way to ease fuel demands for power plants and diversify oil export options.
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Fuel dealers decry Oil Ministry policy restricting retail prices and limiting profits.
Ministry plans symposium to overcome hurdles
Oil Ministry looks to face challenges of reaching 12.5 million bpd by bringing together its staff, other ministries, and officials from international oil companies.
Iran envoy office says no demands for Iraqi oil
Despite statements by a prominent Iranian oil official, Tehran has not hardened its policy on border oil fields and negotiations with Iraq are continuing.
Weapons find near oil field worries jumpy south
Initial report that weapons were found on a key oil field spread concerns of threats to massive planned investment, though industry official says it is used to operating in tough places.
Power plans confront fuel, infrastructure problems
Iraq's deputy electricity minister explains to Iraq Oil Report how a recent drop in capacity highlights the struggles and (soon-to-be) success of power sector development.
Plans vague, rely on oil
A new 5-year plan for economic and social development in Iraq offers little details, but relies on oil exports to double and fund projects that will only succeed if security improves.
Power plans confront fuel, infrastructure problems
Iraq's deputy electricity minister explains to Iraq Oil Report how a recent drop in capacity highlights the struggles and (soon-to-be) success of power sector development.
