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Iraqi wartime production cuts reach 3.6 million bpd

Iraq is navigating acute logistical and infrastructure challenges to maximize refinery consumption and exports while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Workers from the state-run Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) work on a well at the West Qurna 1 field in Basra in March 2026. (Photo credit: IDC)

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

Total defies Baghdad, signs with Kurdistan

The third super-major to sign oil deals with Kurdistan, Total has bought stakes in two exploration blocks from Marathon, risking an existing contract with Baghdad.

Beyond the Headlines: July 30, 2012

2nd EITI report to include KRG Refinery investment policy criticized Basra worries over river salinity Japanese loans for power plants

Beyond the Headlines: July 23, 2012

Wasit controversy over Ahdab incident Army recruiting former regime officers Dhi Qar army redeployed toward Syria Garraf field prepares first oil