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Northern pipeline restart offers limited relief

A political breakthrough unlocks Iraq's only secondary pipeline export outlet, but volumes are capped by infrastructure constraints and security threats.
Welders work to repair the Iraqi side of the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline in March 2026. (Photo credit: NOC worker)

Beyond the Headlines: Nov. 12, 2012

Details of Garraf worker deaths Kidnapping, violence in Kirkuk Rumaila-Zubair pipeline secured Missan to start demining project

Baghdad blacklists TPAO without explanation

Amidst rising tension between Baghdad and Ankara, Turkish state firm TPAO has been removed from a southern Iraq exploration contract it was awarded five months ago.

Exxon pressing toward West Qurna sale

In the latest sign that Exxon is looking to sell its major interest in southern Iraq, the company has requested permission to share field data with other companies.

Beyond the Headlines: Nov. 6, 2012

Awakening councils decry weapons seizures Syria arms trafficking continues New 250MW power plant for Missan Dhi Qar signs e-governance deal

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.