The deputy prime minister for energy preempts critics in a televised cabinet meeting intended to be a confidence builder at the government's 100 day deadline.
Shahristani leads government charge into summer
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Electricity Ministry defiant as investigation begins
Ministry denies accusations it failed to prevent fraud, as Shahristani launches investigation that could lead to the minister’s firing.
After contracting debacle, Shahristani to head Electricity Ministry
Hussain al-Shahristani is reprising his role as acting electricity minister, after Ra'ad Shalal al-Ani resigned amidst controversy.
Shahristani going to Mecca instead of Parliament – UPDATE
Oil Minister coming off week of oil deal signings, will not be in Parliament for scheduled Nov. 11 questioning.
Legislators fight over Shahristani questioning
Members of Parliament who back Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani take to the media in response to opponents who have alleged corruption and evasion.
Shahristani ends government boycott
Former Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Hussain al-Shahristani and his Mustaqiloun political bloc announced they would end a boycott of the new government Thursday.
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.
Shahristani in Parliament
Oil Minister summoned by Parliament as differences intensify in Iraq.
Iraq talks tough with Exxon
As negotiations with Exxon begin, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Hussain al-Shahristani said the Iraqi government won't condone contracts signed with Kurdistan.
Shahristani out of oil, in for Maliki deputy
New post to coordinate all energy policies allows PM Maliki to retain power in case he doesn't keep Oil Ministry.
Shahristani vs.
Iraq’s oil minister faces critics on a number of fronts, some rooted in technical expertise, others in politics that plague the country.
Who killed Kurdistan’s oil exports?
Secret documents illuminate the agreement that re-started Kurdistan's exports and the reasons for its collapse.
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.
Baghdad re-asserts itself
Shahristani touts record production in outreach to IOCs – including better contract terms – and warnings to KRG, Turkey.
Luaibi to head Oil Ministry, Shahristani to DPM
According to early reports of a still-unfinished government formation process, Deputy Oil Minister Abdul Karim Luaibi will be oil minister.
Analysis: What was Exxon thinking?
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.
Oil law deal unlikely this year
After politicians optimistically touted a new oil law negotiating framework, the two sides have yet to meet and positions remain entrenched.
Kurdistan pipeline exports imminent despite Baghdad outcry
With oil filling the KRG's pipeline to the Turkish border, Erbil and Ankara have outlined a mechanism under which exports could start without Baghdad's approval.
Iraq oil fight worsens with budget threat
Baghdad officials call for a cut to the KRG budget after oil shut-in and allegations of smuggling to Iran.
Yildiz meets Shahristani in effort to mend ties
Ankara and Baghdad's top energy officials struck conciliatory tone, but offered few details on how to reconcile over Turkey's solidifying energy alliance with Kurdistan.
Iraq oil showdown
Kurdish oil chief calls on Iraq Minister of Oil to resign, says he has no authority.
KRG issues warning shot to Shahristani
Iraq Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani’s comments in Dubai about Iraqi Kurdistan’s oil prerogatives, calling into question their legitimacy and legality, didn’t sit well in Irbil. The KRG issued a statement Tuesday calling the remarks "totally unacceptable." Dr Shahristani was already strongly advised to stay out of issues over which he has no authority. But once […]
Ministry claims oil policy vindication
Iraq Oil Ministry saying its hardline policies in the first bidding round was effective with oil majors now agreeing to its terms on two more major fields.
Shahristani given temporary power portfolio
Amid a heat wave of protests and politics, the resigning electricity minister’s portfolio will go to the oil minister, though electricity officials deny the hand-over will take place.