The second pipeline attack in two and a half weeks briefly cut Iraq oil exports into Turkey as regional tensions rise.
Missan, ministry to oust Total Former officers flock back to Army Power IG more assertive during crisis NOC engineer kidnapped in Kirkuk
Buoyed by southern fields, Iraq rebounds after downswing, earning $53 billion so far this year.
The Russian energy giant is the latest major company to snub Baghdad and enter Kurdistan's oil sector, putting its development of the Badra field in jeopardy.
'Goodwill initiative' comes amidst controversy, after Kurdistan signed deals with three majors in two weeks.
The third super-major to sign oil deals with Kurdistan, Total has bought stakes in two exploration blocks from Marathon, risking an existing contract with Baghdad.
2nd EITI report to include KRG Refinery investment policy criticized Basra worries over river salinity Japanese loans for power plants
Basra leaders accused the Electricity Ministry of incompetence after a two-day blackout incited angry residents to protest, amidst 131-degree heat.
Wasit controversy over Ahdab incident Army recruiting former regime officers Dhi Qar army redeployed toward Syria Garraf field prepares first oil
The second-largest American oil company has bought two blocks from India's Reliance - another coup for the KRG, following last year's ExxonMobil deal.
