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Iraq races to finalize oil deals ahead of elections

Sudani administration activates a major contract with BP and strikes preliminary agreements with ExxonMobil and Chevron as national elections near and deal-making window starts to shut.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (standing, center), BP CEO Murray Auchincloss (standing, left), and Oil Minister Hayyan Abdulghan (standing, right) oversee the signing of a deal for BP to rehabilitate Kirkuk oil fields and build gas processing and power generation infrastructure at a ceremony in Baghdad on March 26, 2025. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)
Feb 21, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Feb. 13-19

Missan threatens Luaibi with ban Zubair residents prepare protest New drilling in Kirkuk and Hamrin Q&A: Akkas project chairman

Feb 17, 2012

Iraq ready for refinery pitches

Potential investors face a looming deadline to bid on four refinery deals, and Iraq Oil Report has obtained the specs and investment terms of the projects.

Feb 15, 2012

Q&A: South Oil Co. chief Dhia Jaffar

The head of one of the largest oil producing companies in the world discusses plans to boost capacity, even as IOCs consider leaving.

Feb 14, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Feb. 6-12

Kogas promises Anbar local gas Diyala claims security gains Missan power construction begins Five-star hotel for Amara

Feb 13, 2012

Oil exports set to increase Maliki’s position

The first oil of a massive export expansion project is heading to the first tanker, a seven-10 day process that will end with an embattled government in a stronger position.

Feb 1, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Jan. 23-29

Electricity separatism in Dhi Qar Missan targets oil increase Awakening under attack Parliament to shake up Basra security