As the multi-billion-dollar natural gas joint venture awaits Cabinet approval, Iraq Oil Report publishes the draft contract.
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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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Initial report that weapons were found on a key oil field spread concerns of threats to massive planned investment, though industry official says it is used to operating in tough places.
Missan fields finally awarded to China
Missan fields awarded to Chinese firms, with contract signing likely early next week.
Not done yet
Iraqi government spokesman talks about dispute with the Kurds, Kuwait and the post-election legitimacy of the oil deals signed with foreign companies.
Kidnapped oil workers still missing, identified
No word of victims or from perpetrators in double-kidnapping from the streets of Kirkuk, where security forces and police remain on the hunt.
