Genel Energy takeover of Chia Surkh block a bellwether of deal-making and expansion in Kurdistan this year.
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ExxonMobil maintains its no comment policy in the post-KRG deal era, though global supply forecast shows caution on Iraq.
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Exxon risked its stake in a super-giant Iraqi field and cast its lot with Kurdistan. The gamble might not be as risky as it seems.
KRG publishes contracts
In an effort to bring transparency to its oil sector, the Kurdish government is making public its controversial production sharing contracts.
Oil law deal unlikely this year
After politicians optimistically touted a new oil law negotiating framework, the two sides have yet to meet and positions remain entrenched.
State Dept. inspector releases Iraq oil report
Answers Dem. senators query of Bush admin. influence in Iraq oil deals.
KRG names electricity minister
Posting was delayed as parties reshuffle after the July election and some key ministerial posts change hands.
Mitsubishi added to Shell-Iraq gas deal
Plus: *Iraq sweetens deal to oil majors in Istanbul meetings *South Oil Co. offers oil companies 40 wells to drill *Walid Khadduri on oil and elections *Iran-Iraq meetings pledge oil, other economic trade boost *KRG changes legislative body name, says Qandil Mountains contained *Baghdad museum to reopen *Fallujah still in ruins *Joost Hiltermann: lessons of [...]
KRG financial blackout
The top auditor in the Iraqi government says he's not being allowed access to the KRG's oil and fuel receipts, in possible violation of UN resolutions on Iraq.
