Bombing of northern export line threatens crude exports to Turkey, another bomb was found at Beiji refinery, and a top investigator says the Feb. 26 Beiji attack was an inside job.
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Statement from government doesn't disclose numbers, but says Finance Ministry to start audit of companies to determine payments.
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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.
New oil boards to form across Iraq
Oil Minister announces new network of boards to deal with oil and gas fields now set to be developed across the country, along with new state oil company.
2010 budget boosts oil-producing provinces
The $72bn budget awards dollars to oil-producing provinces and sites of pilgrimage. A stern warning is issued to Kurdish authorities in the form of penalties for cutting off exports.
Security of Iraq oil expected to improve with Umm Qasr port revamp
Plus: *After the Istanbul meetings with international oil companies *Now Prime Minister Maliki takes charge *Electricity Ministry reaches out to Iran, Syria, Turkey counterparts *Obama calls Turkish leaders, talks include Iraq *Japan makes pre-loan visit to Basra *U.S. says Western investment incoming *Pres. Talabani's party in limbo *Much more The Iraqi Navy is paying the [...]
