After drilling problems and dry wells, the Austrian firm is exiting Kurdistan's Mala Omar and Shorish exploration blocks.
Standoff between Tigris force, Kirkuk police Workers file Petronas complaint Iraq christens new ship Radiation screening at Diyala-Iran border
Spooked by Baghdad's red tape and political volatility, international companies - led by Exxon - are leaving Basra to seek greater profits in Kurdistan.
Contrary to Baghdad's claims that Exxon's KRG contracts are "frozen," the company is spending a quarter-billion dollars and will spud its first well this year.
Army raids Ramadi construction site Basra power plant to boost service Diyala calls for meeting on oil law Dhi Qar inks sewage overhaul
Kirkuk eschews oil autonomy Basra approves $56m power projects Missan drilling progress continues Shell launches Basra training project
The principal author of the IEA's exhaustive new report on Iraq discusses why he believes the country will drive the growth of world energy supplies for decades.
Dhi Qar rejects radioactive dump Missan oil development continues Diyala fears Baghdad land grab Nujaifi in Kirkuk to promote dialogue
Diyala police thwart al-Qaida jailbreak Missan threatens CNPC lawsuit Missan announces well progress Oil Ministry completes land compensation
Lawsuit in Diyala Gov. controversy Dhi Qar sees tripled petrodollar Missan finishes first Dima well since 1983 Ministry signs power equipment deals
