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.
Iraq, Shell: gas deal not a monopoly, as documents and top lawmaker contend
Plus: *Iraq oil law expected next week in Parliament *Northern Iraq oil exports stopped on Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline blast *Six state oil firms added to bidding list *Iraq Press Roundup *Much more Officials at Royal Dutch Shell and the Iraqi Oil Ministry refute claims that a proposed gas joint venture would have exclusive access to Basra [...]
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- U.S. firms wanted for power projects … China getting started … Security self-sufficiency … The worst is over?
The Kirkuk timebomb's timeline
Highlights of the low points in the multi-generational fight over Kirkuk between Iraqi Arabs and Kurds, from genocide to legislative deadlock.
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- Two months before a breakdown in Iraqi politics over oil law, other issues
- Markey wants White House to answer questions on Hunt Oil deal
Iraq’s production and exports hit records as the northern pipeline experiences security
Plus: *Shell and South Gas Company to team up on joint venture *Turkey and Syria eyeing Akkas gas field More of Iraq's oil has seen the light of day and exports have realized post-invasion records as measures to stem attacks and other interference have proved successful along the key northern pipeline system. Some who used [...]
