Energy

U.S. sanctions on Lukoil threaten Iraq oil production drop

There is no backup plan for operating the 480,000 bpd West Qurna-2 field, with some Iraqi officials worrying production might need to be cut within weeks.

A ceremony at the West Qurna 2 oil field in Basra to mark the opening of two new well complexes on June 1, 2023. (JASSIM AL-JABIRI/Iraq Oil Report)

Nov 6, 2012

Q&A: Crescent Petroleum CEO Majid Jafar

A key leader in the development of the Khor Mor gas field, Majid Jafar discusses the project that has fueled Kurdistan's economic boom and become Exhibit A in the argument for reforming Iraqi gas policy.

Oct 30, 2012

Analysis: A critique of the IEA’s Iraq Energy Outlook

Tariq Shafiq, an Iraq oil expert and adviser to the IEA, praises and critiques the Iraq Energy Outlook that he helped author.

Oct 29, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Oct. 29, 2012

Dispute continues over Garraf deaths Oil worker kidnapped in Kirkuk Dhi Qar smart cards to curb smuggling Diyala dam to alleviate water crisis

Oct 24, 2012

OMV to relinquish two blocks in Iraqi Kurdistan

After drilling problems and dry wells, the Austrian firm is exiting Kurdistan's Mala Omar and Shorish exploration blocks.

Oct 22, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: October 22, 2012

Standoff between Tigris force, Kirkuk police Workers file Petronas complaint Iraq christens new ship Radiation screening at Diyala-Iran border

Oct 19, 2012

Exxon leads exodus from Basra to Kurdistan

Spooked by Baghdad's red tape and political volatility, international companies - led by Exxon - are leaving Basra to seek greater profits in Kurdistan.

Oct 18, 2012

Exxon to start drilling in disputed Kurdish blocks

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.

Oct 16, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Oct. 15, 2012

Army raids Ramadi construction site Basra power plant to boost service Diyala calls for meeting on oil law Dhi Qar inks sewage overhaul

Oct 10, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Oct. 9, 2012

Kirkuk eschews oil autonomy Basra approves $56m power projects Missan drilling progress continues Shell launches Basra training project

Oct 9, 2012

Q&A: IEA Chief Economist Fatih Birol

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.