Parliament's top oil policymaker outlined his vision for the oil sector, advocating for legislation that would check the Cabinet's power.
Janabi presses oil sector overhaul
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Oil Ministry, Parliament battle over fourth bid round
Luaibi rejects Parliament committee's demands to delay January bid round for exploration deals.
Q&A: Adnan Janabi
An oil industry expert now chairs the Parliament's Oil and Energy Committee. Adnan Janabi talks about short-term priorities for key oil laws and relations between Baghdad and the KRG.
The bill pushers
After more than four years of delay, the heads of the Cabinet and Parliament energy committees appear serious about legislation, despite differing views.
Shahristani leads government charge into summer
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.
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.
Parliament pressing for oil deal ban
Energy committee calls for nationwide moratorium on oil and gas deals until delayed hydrocarbons law is passed.
Parliament wants role in Iraqi oil deals
The new chairman of the Parliament Oil and Energy Committee said all of Baghdad's contracts – past and future – should be reviewed, perhaps altered.
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.
Analysis: Oil law scuffle tests Parliament’s power
A constitutional conflict between Iraq’s legislative and executive branches appears to be brewing, and oil legislation is at the center of the storm.
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.
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.
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.
Shahristani in Parliament
Oil Minister summoned by Parliament as differences intensify in Iraq.
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 vs.
Iraq’s oil minister faces critics on a number of fronts, some rooted in technical expertise, others in politics that plague the country.
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.
Iraqiya nets Parliament oil committee leadership
Top posts in key committees are doled out as the new legislature begins to take shape.
Analysis: Oil law dissent shows cracks in Maliki’s government
The KRG's strident opposition to the Cabinet's draft oil law comes as the prime minister's governing coalition is straining under increasing dissent.
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.
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.