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Analysis: Exxon committed to Kurdistan

As the central and Kurdistan regional governments continue to fight over oil rights, ExxonMobil is moving ahead on deals with both.

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.

Analysis: Exxon enters the political fray

With a landmark visit to Baghdad, ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson has likely inaugurated a new era of engagement in the turbulent politics of Iraq.

Exxon pressing forward on KRG, Qurna deals

Despite demands by Baghdad that it forsake the north - and US government pressure to freeze operations - CEO Tillerson says Exxon is moving forward on all its deals.

Exxon hires ex-U.S. officials to navigate Iraq

Former American ambassador James Jeffrey is now advising ExxonMobil, which has also retained Condoleezza Rice, Stephen Hadley and other retired American officials to advise on Iraq.

Exxon deal stokes territorial disputes

ExxonMobil risks violent reprisals because its controversial deals with the Kurdistan region are inflaming Iraq's internal territorial disputes, according to Iraqi leaders.

Exxon still quiet on Kurdish deals

Exxon declined to report its KRG deals in a quarterly filing, but disclosure rules could require the company to break its silence in February.

Exxon preparing to drill in Kurdistan

Two years after taking center stage in Iraq's oil disputes with its signing of six KRG production sharing contracts, ExxonMobil is about to start drilling for oil.

Analysis: What Iraq reveals about Rex Tillerson

The would-be U.S. Secretary of State has a long foreign policy track record in Iraq, where Exxon aggressively pursued its interests, sometimes at the expense of political stability.

Exxon, Chevron push Turkey-Kurdistan ties

Despite the Obama administration's opposition to a bilateral Turkey-KRG energy deal, the largest American oil companies are offering to finance and build pipelines.

Exxon out of 4th bid round

Iraq's fourth contract licensing round is on for May 30-31, and the Oil Ministry has confirmed the final list of companies. Exxon is out.

Locals protest oil exploration in Exxon block

In Kurdistan, fearing for their environment and way of life, village councils have banded together to protest development of ExxonMobil's Betwata block.

Exxon leads exodus from Basra to Kurdistan

Spooked by Baghdad's red tape and political volatility, international companies - led by Exxon - are leaving Basra to seek greater profits in Kurdistan.

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.

Exxon confirms Kurdistan deals

Mindful of Baghdad's anger, the company has publicly acknowledged its controversial Kurdistan play for the first time.

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.

Exxon deals not frozen, KRG says

There is now a dispute over the intentions of ExxonMobil in Iraq, with the KRG discounting Baghdad's claims that the oil giant will put a hold on its production sharing contracts.

Exxon pressing toward West Qurna sale

In the latest sign that Exxon is looking to sell its major interest in southern Iraq, the company has requested permission to share field data with other companies.