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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)
Aug 28, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Aug. 28, 2012

Key dam at risk of attack Provinces blame Iran for water shortage Buzurgan oil storage completed Missan focused on state factories

Aug 23, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Aug. 23, 2012

Wasit province sues Shahristani Toxic waste plagues Missan Diyala blames Iran for water shortage MP warns of Electricity Ministry corruption

Aug 20, 2012

Total continues Kurdish purchase

Despite warnings from Baghdad, France's Total has bought into a third KRG block, increasing the role of major international oil companies in the semi-autonomous north.

Aug 16, 2012

Q&A: KAR Group President Baz Karim

KAR has restarted Khurmala Dome exports, is about to launch 3-D seismic, and is finishing new domestic oil and gas pipelines.

Aug 14, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Aug. 14, 2012

Missan governor challenges oil DG Removal orders for pipeline encroachment >Diyala worried about Iran oil development Diyala district to sue MEK

Aug 6, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: August 5, 2012

Missan, ministry to oust Total Former officers flock back to Army Power IG more assertive during crisis NOC engineer kidnapped in Kirkuk