Four oil fields from Iraq’s first licensing round in June are at various stages nearing a final agreement as companies rush to take Iraq’s terms.
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Q&A: Bafel Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan
The PUK leader discusses deteriorating political rivalries within Kurdistan and their impact on both gas development and impending negotiations with Baghdad over oil rights.
Oil laws not likely before January election
Parliament likely to approve income tax on foreign oil firms, long-awaited package of oil-related laws will be up to the next government due to elections and politics-as-usual.
Seeking new revenue, Iraq revamps Basra oil marketing
By introducing a new blend of export oil, "Basra Heavy," the Oil Ministry hopes to raise both the quality and quantity of sales.
Iraq posts modest but sustained oil gains
Production and export growth to continue, but short-term gains still held back by financial crisis and contractor uncertainty.
Iraq hikes signing bonus as bidding nears end
Higher signature bonuses sought as final terms document is published by Iraq .
Pipeline attack again ahead of Kurdish crude restart
The second pipeline attack in two and a half weeks briefly cut Iraq oil exports into Turkey as regional tensions rise.