The government's top energy official discusses ExxonMobil's options, fourth bidding round contract models, and federalism.
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An investigation is ongoing into a bombing of a tank farm in Basra, but production and exports are steady after a brief slowdown.
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According to early reports of a still-unfinished government formation process, Deputy Oil Minister Abdul Karim Luaibi will be oil minister.
Iraq says jump in oil reserves is only the start
The Oil Ministry revised its proven oil reserves upward by nearly 25 percent, a number that will increase as it lures investors, despite political challenges.
Maliki, Talibani in after Iraqiya walk-outs
Inclusive government may have fallen apart before it touched a piece of legislation.
Bloody Baghdad day won't deter oil auction
The Iraqi government and officials from foreign oil companies looking to land deals this weekend won't postpone or change the venue of the auction after Tuesday's bombings.
Rising Internet users struggle with poor service
Iraqis have more access to internet but quality not there yet.
Details of third bidding round to be unveiled Thursday
Three gas fields to be offered to foreign investors in Iraq's third auction of hydrocarbons assets since June 2009.
Q&A: Hussain al-Shahristani
The government's top energy official discusses ExxonMobil's options, fourth bidding round contract models, and federalism.
- Interview: Iraqi transportation minister
- Interview: Oil Minister Shahristani
- Interview: Iraq Ambassador to U.N. Hamid al-Bayati
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