The widely respected technocrat will serve as both deputy prime minister for energy and oil minister in Adil Abd al-Mahdi's new government.
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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.
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 upbeat on uphill road to record oil boom
Iraqi officials tout increased oil output gains, confident slowed key projects will be completed on time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 nears massive oil sector deal with Exxon
After years of negotiations, the Southern Iraq Integrated Project is gaining traction - a critical piece of Iraq's long-term plans to increase production and exports.
Q&A: Gary Vogler
The longest-serving American in Iraq's oil sector gives an insider's account of tactical victories, strategic blunders, and hidden agendas in post-2003 reconstruction.
As Iraq begins oil cuts, steep challenges remain for OPEC compliance
Technical, financial, and political obstacles will make it nearly impossible for Iraq to meet an OPEC pledge to cut 1 million bpd by May 1.
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.
Oil troubles won’t last forever
Top advisor to Maliki and former oil minister is confident disputes over governing the oil sector will be overcome after elections.
Oil minister wants new INOC law
A major initiative to restructure Iraq's oil sector appears to be on hold as the new Cabinet prepares to re-draft the legal foundation of the Iraq National Oil Company.