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Iraq oil exports steady in June

Iraq's crude sales held steady month-on-month despite minor disruptions apparently stemming from the Israel-Iran war.
A ship docks at the al-Basra Oil Terminal. (BEN LANDO/Iraq Oil Report)

KRG gas plant’s potential hangs on negotiations

The Khor Mor gas facility has powered Kurdistan's development, but its potential has been hampered by political and economic uncertainty, and its future hinges on ongoing contract talks.

Kurdistan export pipeline nearly complete

A nearly complete natural gas pipeline has been turned toward the Turkish border for crude exports, bolstering the KRG's threats to sell its oil with or without Baghdad's cooperation.

Q&A: Alaa Mohie el-Deen

The leader of Iraq's push for oil sector transparency discusses Iraq's latest EITI report, as well as the challenges of integrating Kurdistan into the process.

Iraq inches toward oil transparency

Seeking to combat the "resource curse," Iraq is moving forward – and hitting roadblocks – on its slow path toward oil sector transparency.

Pertamina claims offer for West Qurna stake

Indonesia's economy minister, in Baghdad to sign energy cooperation agreement, says state firm wants up to 20 percent of the super-giant Basra field being developed by ExxonMobil.

Protestors attack West Qurna 2 field

Unemployed Basra residents invaded the offices of a local subcontractor, after years of unfulfilled promises and weeks of frustrated protests.