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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.

Beyond the Headlines: Nov. 14-20

Pipeline accident in Basra Cabinet approves two power plants Eni to train Basra farmers Missan decries border closure

Cabinet approves Shell gas deal

A final signing could come as early as next week, after Iraq's Cabinet approved Shell's deal to capture billions of dollars' worth of associated gas that is currently flared in Basra.

Beyond the Headlines: Nov. 7-13

Baghdad begins KRG contract audits Iraq hires Japanese power consultants Missan readies claim on Wasit territory Generator barge plugs into Basra port

Iraq threatens Exxon with blacklist

Top central government officials said Exxon's deal with the KRG for six blocks violates the West Qurna 1 contract and jeopardizes the company's future in Iraq.