Pre-election Q&A series: Adnan al-Jabiri, deputy head of the Parliament Oil and Gas Committee

Ahead of a consequential election for Iraq’s energy sector, key political figures give their outlook for the vote and the government-formation process.

Adnan al-Jabri, an independent MP and deputy head of the Parliament Oil and Gas Committee, in October 2025. (JASSIM AL-JABIRI/Iraq Oil Report)

Energy

Iraq races to finalize oil deals ahead of elections

Sudani administration activates a major contract with BP and strikes preliminary agreements with ExxonMobil and Chevron as national elections near and deal-making window starts to shut.

Politics

Political disunity clouds KRG fiscal and energy outlooks

Deadlocked talks over forming a new regional Cabinet highlight a bitter rivalry between two ruling parties that poses risks to Kurdistan's economy and energy sector.

Security

Deadly political divisions raise risks for Kurdistan

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Interviews

Q&A: Bassim Mohammed Khudair, deputy oil minister for upstream

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