Energy

Iraq races to finalize oil deals ahead of elections

Sudani administration activates a major contract with BP and strikes preliminary agreements with ExxonMobil and Chevron as national elections near and deal-making window starts to shut.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (standing, center), BP CEO Murray Auchincloss (standing, left), and Oil Minister Hayyan Abdulghan (standing, right) oversee the signing of a deal for BP to rehabilitate Kirkuk oil fields and build gas processing and power generation infrastructure at a ceremony in Baghdad on March 26, 2025. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)

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.

Oct 5, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Oct. 4, 2012

Dhi Qar rejects radioactive dump Missan oil development continues Diyala fears Baghdad land grab Nujaifi in Kirkuk to promote dialogue

Sep 26, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Sept. 25, 2012

Diyala police thwart al-Qaida jailbreak Missan threatens CNPC lawsuit Missan announces well progress Oil Ministry completes land compensation

Sep 19, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Sept. 18, 2012

Lawsuit in Diyala Gov. controversy Dhi Qar sees tripled petrodollar Missan finishes first Dima well since 1983 Ministry signs power equipment deals

Sep 13, 2012

Analysis: Iraq, the world’s new oil powerhouse?

As production pushes above pre-sanctions OPEC quota levels, Iraq is poised to take center stage in the global oil arena – if it can overcome domestic disarray and regional strife.

Sep 11, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Sept. 10, 2012

Diyala gov. candidate faces intimidation Missan demands Majnoon stake Bombing targets Oil Police recruits Dhi Qar still pressing for airport

Aug 29, 2012

Strategic KRG pipelines near completion

In a major step towards greater energy sector efficiency – and autonomy from Baghdad – Kurdistan is almost done building the first leg of key gas and oil pipelines.