July exports rise as OPEC continues quota hikes

Iraqi oil sales increased in July, even as the fate of a deal to restart northern exports via Turkey remains uncertain.

Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdulghan (second from right) participates by videoconference in a meeting of the OPEC-plus Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee on July 28, 2025. (Photo credit: Oil Ministry)

Energy

Iraq crude production strong in June

Operational disruptions caused by the Israel-Iran war do not appear to have affected Iraqi crude output, which was virtually unchanged from May to June.

Politics

New hope for Baghdad-KRG oil and budget deal

Federal financial transfer signals political will to implement an agreement that could result in re-starting northern oil exports, though further hurdles remain.

Security

Kurdistan oil sector under attack

Drones struck Tawke and Ain Sifni on Wednesday, marking three consecutive days of attacks on Kurdistan oil fields.

Interviews

Q&A: Ali Shaddad al-Faris, MP and spokesperson for the Parliament Oil and Gas Committee

Longtime energy MP talks about U.S. pressure on Baghdad and Erbil, the blame he places on KRG oil tactics, and the upside of the sitting oil minister entering elections.