The widely respected technocrat will serve as both deputy prime minister for energy and oil minister in Adil Abd al-Mahdi's new government.
UPDATE: Thamir Ghadhban confirmed as Iraq’s new oil minister
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New energy strategy aims to streamline oil sector
Iraq's senior energy policy adviser has completed an ambitious national energy strategy, but political obstacles still loom.
Iraq upbeat on uphill road to record oil boom
Iraqi officials tout increased oil output gains, confident slowed key projects will be completed on time.
Obama outlines U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, war
President Barack Obama said Iraqis will no longer see U.S. troops in their streets "by the end of 2011," which he said was in line with the Status Of Forces Agreement signed between Iraq and the United States. The troop drawdown has already been started and "by August 31, 2010, our combat mission in Iraq […]
Ghadhban reshuffles and streamlines Oil Ministry
The oil minister has officially confirmed his deputies, transferred or retired key officials, and put HFO sales under SOMO's purview.
Q&A: Thamir Ghadhban
The prime minister's energy czar talks about production, flaring reduction, refining targets and the ongoing dispute between Baghdad and the KRG.
Deals in limbo as Oil Ministry fights political headwinds
As populist MPs raise unsubstantiated corruption allegations around oil projects, decision makers are moving cautiously on major initiatives while they beat back political opportunists.
Iraq’s oil rivals building ‘thin confidence’
As Baghdad approves a $541 million payment to Kurdistan, leaders hope their budding good will can lead to a long-term resolution of oil disputes.
Ghadhban reshuffles Oil Ministry leadership team
Four deputy ministers are swapping positions with one another, in Ghadhban's first major staff changes as minister.
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.
Iraq seeks refinery investors with policy overhaul
After a decade of failed efforts to strike downstream deals with top-tier companies, the Oil Ministry is looking to de-risk refinery investment.
Q&A: Thamir Ghadhban, Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Minister of Oil
As Iraq pursues energy independence, the country's oil chief is streamlining the bureaucracy, crafting new investment incentives, and preparing to award mega-projects.
Mixed messages on Ghadhban committee
The Iraqi government continues to be unclear as to a review committee for the first bidding round.
Biden, US Policy in Iraq and the Concept of Muhasasa
On 27 February this year, President Barack Obama held one of the best speeches on Iraq delivered by a US senior official for a long time. Obama congratulated the Iraqis for having resisted the forces of partition, and while he noted the need for political reconciliation, he pretty much refrained from imposing his own interpretation […]
Thamir Ghadhban to review first bid round
Former oil minister tapped to lead committee tasked with reviewing June 30 auction of eight oil and gas fields.
Interview: Thamir Ghadhban
The top oil adviser to the Iraqi prime minister talks about the Akkas gas field row, moderated oil production forecasts, and balancing Iraqi potential with market fundamentals.
Thamir Ghadhban proposed to co-lead interim government
Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi said his two deputies and his security chief should effectively run the government until a new premier is confirmed or elections take place.
Maliki threatens Exxon, claiming Obama support
The prime minister said he will take "all necessary measures" to prevent Exxon's work in Kurdistan, after the White House affirmed its opposition to the deal.
UPDATE: Obama authorizes air strikes to check ISIS offensive
The U.S. has made humanitarian air drops and prepared to give air support to out-gunned Peshmerga, whose recent retreats have left cities and key infrastructure exposed.
Barzani to Obama: support KRG oil policies
Letter to Obama week before inauguration congratulates, says Kurdistan Regional Government backs U.S. in Iraq, and “I seek your support, Mr. President, for our policies.”
Obama misreads his Iraq war
Violence reaches twelve-month high, politics breaking down, president will need to relook at the war he’s attempting to shed.
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 […]
Oil Ministry shakeup sees new IOC contracts chief and return of ex-Basra oil director
Ameedi's replacement by Maarij is one of many changes as a new retirement mandates kick in and Ghadhban continues staffing reshuffle.
Iraq’s cabinet appoints former oil minister Ghadhban to INOC
Despite legislative delays to full implementation, Iraq's government has approved the next steps to a new national oil company.