June production up as Iraq agrees to new OPEC cuts

Iraqi output increased significantly in June; OPEC says Iraq has pledged to start compensating for overproduction starting in July.

Workers with the state-run Iraqi Drilling Company drill a well at the Zubair oil field in June 2024. (Photo credit: IDC media)

Energy

Iraqi crude exports steady in June

High global prices are helping to offset the revenue impact of lower export volumes constrained by OPEC-plus pressure.

Politics

Analysis: Sudani agenda faces rising political risks as elections approach

Some members of the prime minister’s governing coalition appear to see Sudani’s popularity — and continuing success — as a growing political liability.

Security

Khor Mor resuming production after deadly attack

Key gas field that fuels most of Kurdistan's power generation is coming back online after urgent talks over security measures to deter chronic attacks.

Interviews

Q&A: Ali Zuhair Karim, director general for southern electricity transmission

Iraq's electricity grid is providing improving levels of service to southern provinces during high-demand summer months despite a drop in power imports from Iran.