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Cabinet approves revived plan for re-starting northern exports

A new deal for oil and budget cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil faces significant challenges to implementation, including crippling attacks on Kurdistan's oil sector.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (right) meets with PUK President Bafel Talabani (left) in Baghdad in July 2025.

Beyond the Headlines: May 29, 2012

Basra power units unused Missan calls for closer KRG ties Dhi Qar airport plan rejected Iraq promotes Nassiriya refinery

Beyond the Headlines: May 22, 2012

Farmers paid for crop losses Kirkuk violence intensifies Protesters decry Missan torture Dhi Qar workers allege health hazards

Exxon continues Kurdistan development

With prospective drilling deals, in-country staffing and early-stage exploration activities, the super-major is moving forward with its six KRG contracts.

Beyond the Headlines: May 14, 2012

Oil workers protest in south Garraf residents complain of pollution Missan pledges to boost oil output Khanah field to double production

Q&A: Ashti Hawrami Part 3

Kurdistan's top oil official makes the case for his region's right to export oil independently.

Oil export growth slows

The Iraqi Oil Minister said not to expect a third month of record oil export growth, as the local market needs fuel for the summer.

Beyond the Headlines: May 7, 2012

Exxon-IDC ink W. Qurna deal Dhi Qar plans new airport Oil Ministry signs equipment deals IEI signs MoU for Iraq oil schools

Q&A: Ashti Hawrami

Kurdistan's Minister of Natural Resources explains the history of the semi-autonomous region's export deal with Baghdad, why it all fell apart, and what it will take to re-start.