The fourth bidding round is now scheduled for May 30-31, as the model contract evolves and IOCs get time to respond.
Oil Policy
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Parliament committee could press for formal validation of existing oil deals with Baghdad and KRG, but efforts are being overshadowed by political crisis.
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Amidst a political breakdown, DPM Shahristani is taking a larger role, and the fourth bidding round and the start-up of new export infrastructure have been set back.
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The government's top energy official discusses ExxonMobil's options, fourth bidding round contract models, and federalism.
