As the multi-billion-dollar natural gas joint venture awaits Cabinet approval, Iraq Oil Report publishes the draft contract.
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Baghdad's anti-corruption authorities mobilized to arrest Ra'ad Shalal al-Ani, who resigned from the Electricity Ministry in the aftermath of an August contracting scandal.
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Parliament's top oil policymaker outlined his vision for the oil sector, advocating for legislation that would check the Cabinet's power.
Oil revenues high, despite export disruptions
Persevering through accidents and bad weather, Iraq's production is up and exports are steady, earning more than $7 billion in August, even as prices slide.
Pipeline dispute belies bigger problems
The Kurdistan region says the North Oil Company can't keep the export line running, but Baghdad says all is well, and a dispute some thought was over is starting again.
Oil companies forced to take taxis at Basra airport
In the latest red-tape rule that could stifle oil field development, foreign oil company officials have to ditch their security before entering airport grounds.
The secret history of the Shell gas deal
Leaked U.S. Embassy cables and candid interviews reveal the story behind Shell's quest to export Iraqi natural gas.
Q&A: Shell's Iraq VP Hans Nijkamp
The head of Shell's Iraq operations discusses the criticism of its multi-billion-dollar gas deal, the status of its oil field development, and its long-term strategy.
Q&A: Shell's Iraq VP Hans Nijkamp
The head of Shell's Iraq operations discusses the criticism of its multi-billion-dollar gas deal, the status of its oil field development, and its long-term strategy.
