After steady production gains, Iraq's largest oil field is mobilizing for further work even as its developers renegotiate the parameters of the contract.
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Q&A: Hussein Abdul-Kadhim Hussein, director of the Rumaila Operating Organization
Even though Iraq is emerging from OPEC-plus quota constraints, its most prolific oil field is still producing well below capacity as BP, PetroChina, and BOC negotiate near-term plans.
Q&A: Hussein Abdul-Kadhim Hussein, director of the Rumaila Operating Organization
The Rumaila field produces one-third of Iraq's oil, but it has pulled back from record output due to budget constraints and OPEC obligations.
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 a trap for foreign workers
Lured to Iraq by promises of big pay, thousands of foreign workers are stuck in a purgatory of corruption, poor contracting oversight, and inadequate labor regulation.
Oil expats evacuate Basra, lasting impact of unrest unclear
As hundreds of foreign oil workers rushed to the Basra airport, a top Maliki envoy arrived in Basra assuring the security of projects.
Rumaila blockade averted
Governor meets with oil workers to hear grievances, forestalling a major labor interruption at Iraq’s biggest oil field.
Rumaila’s quest for water key to record production
Future growth at Iraq’s largest oil field hinges on unresolved plans for meeting the project’s massive demand for new water supplies.
Wasted money, global concern over Iraq’s persistent gas flaring
The World Bank says Iraq's burning of associated gas is an environmental catastrophe that could erase progress made worldwide.
Basra oil workers’ boycott imminent
Police are readying for oilfield workers in Iraq's largest producing fields to prevent foreign workers from entering the sites in a protest over compensation.
Oil workers threaten Rumaila, Majnoon shutdown
Disgruntled oil workers in Basra have threatened to disrupt operations at the super-giant Rumaila and Majnoon oil fields.
Oil workers continue protest for shift changes
South Oil Company workers demand IOCs agree to alter work schedule despite government opposition.
Basra oil workers renew protests
Decrying unmet demands and broken promises, oil unions have rallied hundreds of workers – and some political support – to protest for better compensation and treatment.
Interview: Labor issues in the Iraqi economy
The International Labor Organization's chief technical adviser in Iraq discusses the country's struggles to bring its labor conditions up to a standard that can support the economy's booming growth.
New Rumaila contract includes substantive changes
A new contract for Iraq's most prolific oil field lowers output, extends the life of the deal, and gives BP and CNPC a larger stake.
Q&A: Ali Khudhier, chairman of Basra Gas Company
The leader of Iraq's efforts to capture and process natural gas in Basra, Ali Khudhier discusses the interlocking projects required to eliminate flaring.
Q&A: Nick White, acting deputy GM of Rumaila
Rumaila produces one-third of Iraq's oil, and it's poised to grow — if it can get enough water and related infrastructure approved and in place.
Oil workers start new protests despite reprisals
As the head of the major oil union prepares for trial, oil workers in Basra have renewed their demands for payments and other worker rights.
Turmoil in Basra oil sector after violent religious controversy
After alleged offenses against Shiite religious observances, two separate mob attacks at the Rumaila field left a British contractor hospitalized and forced Baker Hughes and Schlumberger to shut down operations.
Oil workers face retribution
The Iraqi government is imposing fines and forced relocations on oil unionists who have rallied workers for improved conditions.
Rumaila production reduced after explosion
An explosion at a degassing station in South Rumaila has injured dozens, though casualty count is unclear, and curtailed some oil output.
Oil workers face resistance, crackdown
Iraqi officials are pressing for legal action against workers protesting at Basra oil fields and South Oil Company offices.
Oil workers protest in Basra
Workers threaten strike, mass May 25 protest following repeated claims to better pay.
Rumaila deal survives another court hearing
Nine-judge high court takes further arguments from attorneys and gives four weeks to receive rebuttals on potential oil industry-shaking lawsuit.