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Kurds’ EU gas deal irks Baghdad on eve of U.S. transition

Kurds’ EU gas deal irks Baghdad on eve of U.S. transition

KRG’s new gas deal with Europe fuels conflict with central government over oil sector control and exposes gap in American understanding of key Iraqi issue.

KRG plan responds to smuggling allegations

Kurdistan region announces formation of an oil security force and a ministerial committee to monitor oil and fuel trade, and affirms oil exports are only valid through northern pipeline.

Zalmay Khalilzad’s take on Iraq – Part 2

Zalmay Khalilzad’s take on Iraq – Part 2

Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq addresses the criticism he’s received for attempting to enter Iraq’s oil sector.

Khalilzad nominated to DNO board

Khalilzad nominated to DNO board

Former American ambassador to Iraq, Afghanistan and the UN to join board of Norwegian firm, the biggest producer in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Anbar, central governments poised for fight over Akkas

Anbar, central governments poised for fight over Akkas

The western province wants the prospective gas field to be fed directly to local refineries and power plants, allowing exports only of refined products. Or else.

Cabinet OK’s KRG payments

Cabinet OK’s KRG payments

Statement from government doesn’t disclose numbers, but says Finance Ministry to start audit of companies to determine payments.

Allawi: oil deals should be honored but reviewed, altered

Allawi: oil deals should be honored but reviewed, altered

Ex-PM Allawi, leader of the top vote-getting Iraqiya list in the disputed March national elections, rails on an absence of clear policy on oil issues in sit-down with Iraq Oil Report.

Baghdad-KRG oil agreement closer but not reached

Baghdad-KRG oil agreement closer but not reached

Kurdistan oil minister discounts Shahristani statement as old news, temporary agreement; says agreement to pay the contractors means nothing until finance ministry and cabinet approve plan.

KRG-Baghdad oil talks advance

KRG-Baghdad oil talks advance

Top deputies and technocrats from Baghdad spent time in Erbil this week hashing out the technical framework for progress if a political deal between the central and regional government is reached.

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