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U.S. sanctions on Lukoil threaten Iraq oil production drop

There is no backup plan for operating the 480,000 bpd West Qurna-2 field, with some Iraqi officials worrying production might need to be cut within weeks.
A ceremony at the West Qurna 2 oil field in Basra to mark the opening of two new well complexes on June 1, 2023. (JASSIM AL-JABIRI/Iraq Oil Report)
Jun 29, 2012

Q&A: Shell Iraq’s Hans Nijkamp

The head of Shell's projects in Iraq discusses the buildup of Majnoon, the reduction of flaring in Basra, and payments for West Qurna 1.

Jun 14, 2012

Q&A: Ninewa Gov. Atheel Nujaifi

The powerful Mosul leader wants to move past the days of al-Qaida, and is demanding help from Baghdad, Kurdistan, Turkey and Exxon to get there.

Jun 8, 2012

Iraq to expand own exploration capacity

Hundreds of millions of dollars planned for increasing equipment, training and workforce of the Oil Ministry's exploration firm in post-4th bid round development.

Jun 4, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: June 4, 2012

Iraq, Iran oil officials meet Dhi Qar praises 4th bid round Missan requests Iran power Exxon standardizes local contracting