Iraq's cabinet gave an initial authorization to the natural gas joint venture being negotiated between the Oil Ministry, Royal Dutch Shell and Mitsubishi, but – contrary to some media reports – a final contract is far from certain.
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Amid a heat wave of protests and politics, the resigning electricity minister’s portfolio will go to the oil minister, though electricity officials deny the hand-over will take place.
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Weekend protests – killing at least one and injuring more – are continuing Monday, as Iraq’s political and electricity problems come to a head.
Former prison Bucca candidate for oil hub
Massive compound that once held 24,000 people could serve as logistics hub for companies when southern oil development takes off.
From diplomat to oilman: Khalilzad returns to Iraq
The former U.S. ambassador has officially landed in the Iraqi oil patch in a controversial move that complicates Arab-Kurd relations and appears to undercut the American policy he once promoted.
Tribal demands, alleged extortion stall oil development
International and Iraqi state companies say tribes in Dhi Qar province are making demands and threats that amount to extortion.
Iraq's Electricity Minister Resigns
Electricity Minister Kareem Wahid Hasan has resigned amid growing discontent with his handling of the country's chronic power shortages.
Zalmay Khalilzad's take on Iraq – Part 1
The former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq runs a consulting firm focused on Iraq investments and has just been named to Norwegian oil firm DNO, whose Kurdish projects have stoked controversy. He talks to Iraq Oil Report.
