Iraq has increased its reserves and signed the world’s largest companies to boost oil and gas production. Iraqis wonder whether the hydrocarbon revolution will bring them prosperity or ruin.
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Iraq’s most popular electoral coalition has condemned the Maliki government's oil and gas contracts, signaling a new political strategy for a marginalized opposition movement.
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A new U.S. law requiring companies to disclose payments to resource-rich governments could help lift the veil on Iraq’s oil-sector bookkeeping.
Foreign firms accept ministry’s terms in gas auction
Three gas fields were offered; three were awarded. The Oil Ministry has taken a big step towards awakening the country’s dormant natural gas sector, despite opposition from some local leaders.
Kirkuk village, ministry looking to bridge gap
Ethnic hostilities subside as a joint committee is formed to address controversial evictions of villagers near oil facilities in Kirkuk.
The numbers: gas field bidding round results
All three of Iraq's gas fields up for auction were awarded Wednesday to four international oil companies.
Interview: the man behind the reserves
Iraq's oil reservoirs chief talks about the recent bounce in reserves, and tells where the next increase will come from.
