KRG firms are takeover prospects

Addax and Genel are in the process of merging or being acquired, though one could have serious repercussions in southern Iraq for the new parent.

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 [...]

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Iraqis are left without fuel or electricity …

Plus: *Iraq Oil Ministry, Big Oil to meet in Jordan this week *Deadline to register for upcoming oil tenders delayed *2008 budget delayed, Kurd vs. Arab continues *Iraq Press Roundup *Is the surge working? A worthless question. *and more... You can't have one without the other, but with many of Iraq's power plants shut and [...]

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Grim prospects for Basra marsh dwellers

Local people struggling to revive their ancient lifestyle.

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