Iraq postponed its heralded public opening of a new export system, but major infrastructure plans are still moving forward, including a new $1 billion West Qurna 2 contract.
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PM Maliki has ordered his government to ease logistical restrictions that have slowed foreign oil development, though companies have not yet seen improvements.
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The government's top energy official discusses ExxonMobil's options, fourth bidding round contract models, and federalism.
Luaibi to Iran for Hormuz threat talks
Iraq's Oil Minister, also president of OPEC, will be in Iran Thursday as pressure mounts over Iran's threat to shut Strait of Hormuz for oil flow.
Exxon deal stokes territorial disputes
ExxonMobil risks violent reprisals because its controversial deals with the Kurdistan region are inflaming Iraq's internal territorial disputes, according to Iraqi leaders.
Explosions considered terrorism in Basra oil field
Attacks late Friday in Rumaila took out four pipelines and halted output, though didn't affect exports, officials said.
Shell gets its gas deal
After years of negotiations, Shell inks a 25-year gas company joint venture with Iraq, making it the largest investor in the country's oil sector.
Analysis: What was Exxon thinking?
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.
Q&A: Hussain al-Shahristani
The government's top energy official discusses ExxonMobil's options, fourth bidding round contract models, and federalism.
