Work on the Grand Fao port project is moving forward, and oil product exports via Khor al-Zubair are getting an upgrade.
Energy
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The Islamic State militant group is staging increasingly bold attacks on both security forces and civilians in northern Iraq, with energy infrastructure also at risk.
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Production continues to increase as Iraq takes advantage of rising OPEC-plus quotas.
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Iraq has begun enforcing legislation that prevents foreigners from owning a majority stake in any Iraqi company, casting new uncertainty on an already difficult investment climate.
