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Northern pipeline restart offers limited relief

A political breakthrough unlocks Iraq's only secondary pipeline export outlet, but volumes are capped by infrastructure constraints and security threats.
Welders work to repair the Iraqi side of the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline in March 2026. (Photo credit: NOC worker)
Oct 11, 2013

Iraq lands first refinery investor

Swiss firm Satarem has signed a "binding MoU" to build and operate a $6 billion refinery in Missan province – the Oil Ministry's first success in attracting private refinery investment.

Oct 2, 2013

September exports down by 500K bpd

Upgrades to Gulf export facilities are shutting in exports, as expected, while persistent attacks and reservoir problems have challenged northern output.

Sep 19, 2013

Kurdistan signs first gas sales contract

A new contract with DNO and Genel will help the KRG wean itself off costly diesel for power generation, and set a baseline domestic gas price for oil companies evaluating potential new development.

Sep 18, 2013

Export dip to yield massive expansion

A new offshore platform will be the cornerstone of Iraq's revitalized southern export infrastructure, though its installation is causing a temporary drop in exports.

Sep 10, 2013

Gulf Keystone wins legal battle over Kurdistan assets

The operator of Kurdistan's largest oil field has beaten a $1.6 billion claim, clearing a major hurdle in the company's quest to develop its assets – or position itself for a potential takeover.

Aug 27, 2013

KRG prepares to link pipeline to politics

A new Kurdistan export pipeline is being readied to tie into the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline within Iraqi territory but after the federal Oil Ministry's final metering station.