November oil sales have ticked up on higher oil prices and volumes, heading into uncertain new year with output expected to rise.
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Exxon Mobil has signed six exploration deals with Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, testing Baghdad's blacklist rule.
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IOC officials express skepticism as model contract tightens cost-recovery mechanism and gives Oil Ministry the authority to delay production.
Contract for next auction in September
Iraq outlines the plan for the two-day roadshow next month where pre-qualified oil companies will get details on the 12 exploration blocks in the January auction.
Iraq sets January bidding round date, amidst delays
The Oil Ministry has scheduled its fourth bidding round for Jan. 25 or 26, despite parliamentary opposition, and will release the list of pre-qualified companies next week.
Bombs in Daura refinery intensify security scare
Four bombs found in Baghdad's main refinery could have caused massive damage, the third inside job on Iraq's oil sector in four months.
Iraq increases reliance on Iranian energy
Cabinet approves $365 million deal to build natural gas pipelines feeding Iranian gas into Iraq's power plants.
Q&A: Lukoil's Vitaly Novozhilov
Lukoil's deputy director in Basra discusses associated gas, community engagement, and production schedules; says West Qurna 2 is on track for 2013 startup.
Q&A: Lukoil's Vitaly Novozhilov
Lukoil's deputy director in Basra discusses associated gas, community engagement, and production schedules; says West Qurna 2 is on track for 2013 startup.
