Under quota pressure from OPEC-plus, some Iraqi oil officials argue Kurdistan's production shouldn't count toward national total.
Ukrainian firm takes over Kogas contract for Akkas
Ukrzemresurs agrees to bring the dry gas field to 400 million scf/d production within four years in a deal that also finalizes Kogas's exit.
Maksym Mustafin, the CEO of Ukrzemresurs (seated, left), signs an agreement to take over the contract for developing the Akkas gas field at a signing ceremony attended by Oil Minister Hayyan Abdulghani (standing, center) and other Oil Ministry leaders on April 24, 2024. (Photo credit: Oil Ministry)