April production drops as Iraq trims from Basra

Oil Ministry cuts output at Majnoon and other state-run southern fields in effort to meet OPEC-plus expectations.

Workers with the state-run Iraqi Drilling Company operate a drilling rig at the East Baghdad field in April 2025. (Photo credit: Oil Ministry)

Iraq oil exports decrease in April

The Oil Ministry has issued major upward revisions of its February and March export figures, while preliminary data show a dip in April.

Iraq grapples with power shortages and Iran sanctions as summer looms

The expiration of a U.S. sanctions waiver on Iranian electricity imports is complicating Baghdad's balancing act between Tehran and Washington, while the government scrambles for power supply ahead of peak demand season.

Security

Khor Mor development continues after latest drone attack

Production and expansion work continue at key gas field after yet another attack highlights unresolved Iraqi government security failures.

Interviews

Q&A: Hassan Mohammed Hassan, director general of the Iraqi Drilling Company

The new leader of Iraq’s state-run well drilling firm discusses plans to expand its rig fleet and increase revenues.