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Iraq to build new Turkey export pipeline

The Oil Ministry is planning to build a new section of pipeline along the country's only secondary export route, which has been crippled by attacks and disrepair.

Exxon, Chevron push Turkey-Kurdistan ties

Despite the Obama administration's opposition to a bilateral Turkey-KRG energy deal, the largest American oil companies are offering to finance and build pipelines.

Pipeline deals prepare Iraq for export boom

Needing infrastructure upgrades to meet oil growth targets, Iraq extends Turkish export agreement, plans three pipelines to Syria.

KRG pins payment hopes on pipelines

Frustrated by partial oil payments from Baghdad, Kurdistan is pushing for economic autonomy by laying the groundwork for export pipelines through Turkey.

Kurdistan gets Russian vote of confidence

Besieged by international pressure to delay its independence referendum, the KRG gets geopolitical backup from a Rosneft agreement to underwrite oil and gas export pipelines.

Iraq sets Jordan pipeline into motion

In an urgent quest for more export capacity and diverse routes, the Oil Ministry is recruiting international firms to build a 1 million bpd pipeline to Aqaba.

Q&A: Baz Karim, CEO of KAR Group

The CEO of Iraq’s largest private-sector energy company discusses KAR Group's projects across northern Iraq.

Turkey, Kurdistan cement massive energy deal

In a Nov. 27 meeting between the Turkish and Kurdish prime ministers, the two sides signed several agreements that solidify a major strategic energy alliance.

Turkey, Kurdistan advance energy ties

Turkish and Kurdish leaders have finalized the framework of a massive energy partnership and are poised to begin signing contracts, despite protests from Baghdad and Washington.