Genel Energy takeover of Chia Surkh block a bellwether of deal-making and expansion in Kurdistan this year.
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Production in Iraq's largest oil field has been cut and exports may suffer after saboteurs bombed the same section of pipeline targeted in an October attack.
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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.
Iraq threatens Exxon with blacklist
Top central government officials said Exxon's deal with the KRG for six blocks violates the West Qurna 1 contract and jeopardizes the company's future in Iraq.
Kurdish flag controversy highlights unresolved disputes
Kurdish-Arab disputes erupted into protests after Prime Minister Maliki banned the Kurdistan Regional Government flag from the contested city of Khanaqin.
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.
Iraq adds more red tape to visa process
A new $82 fee for single-entry visa holders is the latest hurdle for foreign investors wishing to enter Iraq.
- Mitsubishi added to Shell-Iraq gas deal
- U.N. planning oil and federalism meeting in northern Iraq
- Former SCOP official laments 'golden era' for Iraq oil, optimistic for future
- U.S. watchdog cites KBR, U.S. and Iraq governments for poor south oil reconstruction
- U.S. Supreme Court to determine future of Iraq’s oil funds
Oil Police doubles down on security
After being temporarily removed from leading Beiji refinery security, the Oil Police is revamping its strategy and increasing its presence.
