Energy

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.

May 4, 2012

Q&A: Iraq’s chief auditor Abdulbasit Turki Saeed

The president of the federal Board of Supreme Audit, Abdulbasit Turki Saeed, tells Iraq Oil Report about his efforts to investigate Kurdistan's oil sector.

May 4, 2012

Q&A: Hussain al-Shahristani and Abdul Karim Luaibi

In the aftermath of Kurdistan's April 1 export cutoff, Iraq's deputy prime minister for energy and its oil minister speak out.

Apr 30, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: April 30, 2012

Security addresses Garraf tribal concerns Progress in Buzurgan, Noor fields Basra moves on Fao port project Iraq signs Beiji power deal

Apr 23, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: April 23, 2012

NOC glitch interrupts Turkey pumping Halfaya worker abuses investigated Kirkuk demands diesel supply No radiation in Buzurgan

Apr 21, 2012

New exports, production from Basra

Iraq has launched its second SPM, increasing exports, and expects a 600,000 bpd increase in production by the end of the year.

Apr 19, 2012

Exxon out of 4th bid round

Iraq's fourth contract licensing round is on for May 30-31, and the Oil Ministry has confirmed the final list of companies. Exxon is out.

Apr 16, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: April 15, 2012

Weatherford security firm targeted Additional power barges contracted New Buzurgan wells flow Jordan denies Iraq-Israel smuggling

Apr 12, 2012

Analysis: Exxon committed to Kurdistan

As the central and Kurdistan regional governments continue to fight over oil rights, ExxonMobil is moving ahead on deals with both.

Apr 9, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: April 8, 2012

Missan disputes KRG smuggling allegations Halfaya on track for 70k bpd in June Iraq works to address water crisis More changes in Dhi Qar police

Apr 5, 2012

Sanctioned Syrian firm qualifies for oil bid round

Iraq has qualified its 47th company eligible to bid in the May auction for exploration contracts, though it may be hampered by EU and US sanctions.