Iraqi Oil Police initiate measures to combat possible attack, especially along the northern export pipeline.
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Unresolved disagreements over the control of Iraq’s oil and the distribution of revenue have stopped the new parliament, before it can even start.
Broad agreement to end oil disputes not expected until after new government, but KRG oil minister said upcoming meetings would make technical progress on oil development.
Iraq hopes to negotiate terms for a better future for much-attacked northern pipeline, though Turkey concerned it will lose revenue again if security fails.
Spokesperson acknowledges Iraqi Army 4th Division to blame for letting four bombs hit the northern oil export pipeline since Oct. 26, says government working on solution.
Workers say the popular Manna al-Obeidi should be replaced by someone born in Kirkuk, though the ministry claims his deputy is the right man for the job. Both are beyond the mandatory retirement age.
Angola state oil company gets the initial deal for two Ninevah fields approved and sent to Cabinet, the final projects from the December auction.
The northern export pipeline will not be back online until Thursday despite earlier expectations damage from the explosion repaired Tuesday.
Repair crews are scrambling to fix yet another interdiction in the northern crude export pipeline which is being blamed on sabotage.
