September exports fall as Iraq claims OPEC quota compliance

Production cuts that started in August appear to be reflected in a 100,000 bpd reduction in September oil sales.

Workers attempt repairs on the SPM-1 export buoy on Sept. 8, 2019. (Source: Basra Oil Company media office)

Energy

August production falls as Iraq initiates cuts

Renewed OPEC-plus pressure pushes Iraq to cut at least 100,000 bpd from state fields and accelerate maintenance plans at other projects in a bid to improve quota compliance.

Politics

Analysis: As cash flows from Baghdad, political risks deepen for Kurdistan and its oil sector

A new era of financial integration with Baghdad has provided the KRG with badly needed budget support while also exposing new levels of political vulnerability.

Security

Baghdad-Erbil progress fuels hope for counter-insurgency fight

The formation of two joint brigades highlights improving cooperation that could help combat IS militants and close security gaps.

Interviews

Q&A: Hossam Hussein Wali, director general of the South Refineries Company

Southern Iraq's refining chief says the government will prioritize domestic supply as it moves to comply with OPEC-plus production caps.