Iraq's Kurdish region is meeting nearly all its power needs by investing in natural gas fields – and, in a strategic calculation, it's willing to share.
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The government's top energy official discusses ExxonMobil's options, fourth bidding round contract models, and federalism.
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November oil sales have ticked up on higher oil prices and volumes, heading into uncertain new year with output expected to rise.
Exclusive: ExxonMobil's blocks in the KRG
First ExxonMobil's move into the KRG was a rumor, then the deals were confirmed without details, and now the six exploration blocks have been revealed.
Military ceremony marks the beginning of the unknown
U.S. troops will be gone by the end of the year, and a truly sovereign Iraq is now a country with an uncertain fate.
Kurd-Arab patrols rattle Kirkuk
Kurd, Arab and US soldiers are patrolling areas around the disputed, oil-rich city of Kirkuk, to the alarm of locals.
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KRG names electricity minister
Posting was delayed as parties reshuffle after the July election and some key ministerial posts change hands.
BP lawsuit future uncertain
Ex-MP vows to continue challenge but raising hundreds of thousands of dollars, attorney fees and alleged threats have taken toll.
Q&A: Ashti Hawrami
The Minister of Natural Resources for the Kurdistan region of Iraq talks about the ExxonMobil deal, prospects for the oil law, and refining policies.
