The Iraqi Oil Ministry's four-year plan, unveiled but not reproduced in February, available here only to Iraq Oil Report subscribers.
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Q&A: Ali Nazar al-Shatari, deputy director general of SOMO
Infrastructure bottlenecks will limit Iraq's exports and production in the short term, but SOMO is squeezing value from oil sales through new marketing strategies.
New details of KRG oil deals reveal latent risks
Kurdistan's oil trading arrangements have provided independent revenue streams, but they also present problems, including rising debts and further political controversy.
Q&A: Uday Awad, member of the Parliament Oil and Gas Committee
An MP from Basra and influential member of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, Awad outlined his position on foreign oil companies in Iraq and Iran's role in the oil sector.
Q&A: Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Hussain al-Shahristani
Iraq's top energy official discusses ExxonMobil, the KRG budget proposal, the status of fighting in Anbar and more.
Q&A: Ninewa Gov. Najim al-Jibouri
The military commander-turned-governor says Mosul has largely succeeded in re-establishing security — but lagging support from Baghdad is hurting the local economy, including energy investment.
Q&A: Ihsan Ismaael, Oil Minister and President of INOC
Iraq's top oil leader discusses implementation of a mega-deal with TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil's exit, and the aftermath of a landmark court ruling on Kurdistan's oil sector.
In the theatre of oil, the politics of Iraq
The grand oil auction Dec. 11 and 12 required a breakout performance for Iraqi Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani in time for the national elections.
Q&A: Thamir Ghadhban, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Minister of Oil
In the midst of an unpredictable protest movement, Iraq's oil sector has avoided output disruptions and plans are on track for developing new production and export capacity.
Q&A: Hussain al-Shahristani
The deputy prime minister for energy discusses energy relations with Turkey and Iran, the deadlock with the KRG, and the reasons that IOCs shied away from the fourth bidding round.
International actions urge against Iraq oil law, say no good oil decisions can be made under occupation…
Plus: *A recap of Iraq’s current and potential oil sector *Petrel Resources gets Iraq oil extension, ready for bids *Reliance Industries staying out *Electricity Ministry demands more money to provide power *Much, much more… A coalition of U.S. veterans, unions and activists, who fear Iraq’s draft oil law is part of an orchestrated effort to […]
Q&A: Habat al-Halbusi, chair of the Parliament Oil and Energy Committee
The MP leading Parliament's oversight of Iraq's oil and electricity sectors discusses the importance of gas development and the status of INOC legislation.
Q&A: Abdul Mahdy al-Ameedi, chief of Iraq oil contracts
The head of the Oil Ministry's Petroleum Contracts and Licensing Directorate discusses negotiations with Exxon, Iraq's new oil contract terms, the future of Kirkuk, and much more.
Q&A: Abdulbaqi K. Ali, Oil Ministry consultant for Energy Affairs
The Oil Ministry's point person for renewable energy discusses new solar projects, gas flaring reduction, and Iraq's Paris Agreement climate goals.
Iraq’s oil leaders signal cooperation
In a rare joint appearance, the ministers of Iraq's dual oil industries expressed optimism that an interim export deal will lead to productive negotiations.
Q&A: Ali Shaddad al-Faris, MP from Basra
One of the plaintiffs in the landmark Federal Supreme Court case against Kurdistan's independent oil sector discusses fallout from the ruling as well as Parliament's role in energy sector oversight.
The Baiji refinery and the surge
In an excerpt from his new book, “Iraq and the Politics of Oil,” former U.S. oil official Gary Vogler narrates the high-stakes struggles over Iraq’s largest refinery.
Q&A: Ibrahim Bahralolom, MP and former oil minister
Following the passage of seminal legislation to resurrect the Iraq National Oil Company, one of the principal authors discusses how it will reshape the country's oil sector.
Success, but more tests, in Basra unrest turnaround
It's back to business as usual in Iraq's biggest oil fields after Iraqi oil and security officials quickly moved to improve security and reassure foreign oil firms.
Iraq Oil Report Update for Friday, September 07, 2007
There was lots of chatter about any movement of the oil law at the opening reception of the second Iraq oil conference this week here in Dubai. Nothing has changed since my story from Tuesday. Today's Iraq Oil Report includes updates on various aspects of Iraq's oil and energy sector, and plenty of context to […]
Q&A: Haider al-Abadi, former prime minister of Iraq
Five months after leaving office, Abadi reflects on Iraq's political landscape and his successor's handling of energy sector priorities.
The dealmaker
Iraq Oil Report talks to the chief of the Oil Ministry's contracts department about the impact of government negotiations on the gas deals, removing obstacles to Iraq’s planned production boost, and the next round of potential oil contracts.
Q&A: Ahmad Chalabi
The head of the Parliament Finance Committee talks about priorities for cutting costs while being able to pay for defense, refugees and IOCs.
Seeking new revenue, Iraq revamps Basra oil marketing
By introducing a new blend of export oil, "Basra Heavy," the Oil Ministry hopes to raise both the quality and quantity of sales.