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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After politicians optimistically touted a new oil law negotiating framework, the two sides have yet to meet and positions remain entrenched.
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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.
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.
Oil law negotiators hit reset
Casting aside the two latest conflicting oil laws, Baghdad's Luaibi and the KRG's Hawrami will negotiate based on 2007 draft legislation.
UPDATE: Iranian oil delegation attacked in Baghdad
An Iranian oil ministry delegation en route to meetings in Baghdad was fired on, injuring two Iraqis, before signing a deal to import Iranian fuel for electricity generation.
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Heading off summer power protests
Fearing unrest on the heels of the "Arab Spring," government OKs emergency fuel to angry citizens who forced out electricity minister last year.
Sour grapes refined to wine in post-oil auction Diyala
Officials in Diyala province, miffed that foreign companies missed the opportunity for oil investment here, are looking upbeat now at alternative investment prospects.
Q&A: Adnan Janabi
An oil industry expert now chairs the Parliament's Oil and Energy Committee. Adnan Janabi talks about short-term priorities for key oil laws and relations between Baghdad and the KRG.
