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.
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After more than four years of delay, the heads of the Cabinet and Parliament energy committees appear serious about legislation, despite differing views.
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Energy committee calls for nationwide moratorium on oil and gas deals until delayed hydrocarbons law is passed.
Khalilzad won't join DNO
The former U.S. ambassador to Iraq has turned down seat on board of the Norwegian oil firm with operations in Kurdistan, but will remain on board of RAK, which owns 30 percent of DNO.
KRG signs deals as oil development continues
Despite the Iraqi Parliament's opposition to new oil deals, the Kurdish region has signed production contracts with U.S. and Irish oil firms.
Basra break in violence allows oil workers to leave, head to work…
Plus: *The State of Basra *Crescent Petroleum sponsors Iraqi universities in oil confab *Oil deals unlikely for months *Iraq war drains U.S. budget for fuel *Iraqi parties prevent ban on honor killing *Japan-Iraq collaboration A lull in fighting in the oil-rich province of Basra allowed oil field workers to return to work, ensuring output of [...]
Iraq makes landmark payment to IOC
BP lifts 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, the first payment in a new era of oil contracting with foreign firms.
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.
