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.
Baghdad sends oil delegation to KRG – UPDATE
Deputy oil ministers lead team in rapprochement with new Kurdish leadership in Erbil, ministry officially denies it’s a business trip.
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.
KRG expects Baghdad technical oil delegation
Broad agreement to end oil disputes not expected until after new government, but KRG oil minister said upcoming meetings would make technical progress on oil development.
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.
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.
UPDATE: Iranian oil delegation attacked in Baghdad
An Iranian oil ministry delegation en route to meetings in Baghdad was fired on, injuring two Iraqis, before signing a deal to import Iranian fuel for electricity generation.
Who killed Kurdistan’s oil exports?
Secret documents illuminate the agreement that re-started Kurdistan's exports and the reasons for its collapse.
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.
Baghdad re-asserts itself
Shahristani touts record production in outreach to IOCs – including better contract terms – and warnings to KRG, Turkey.
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.
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.
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.
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 vs.
Iraq’s oil minister faces critics on a number of fronts, some rooted in technical expertise, others in politics that plague the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Budget battle over Kurdistan exports
The KRG is fighting to embed its recent export agreement with Baghdad in the 2013 budget law, to guarantee payments for its oil contractors.
U.S. tech delegation looks for Iraqi engagement
IT crowd from U.S. companies brings tech networking message to Iraq.