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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: 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.