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Pipeline delays cap Iraq’s northern exports

The Iraqi side of the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline is still months away from coming online — a consequence of years of dysfunction that deprived Iraq of strategic export flexibility.
Workers from the State Company for Oil Projects rehabilitate the Iraqi side of the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline in February 2026. (Photo credit: SCOP)
Apr 9, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: April 8, 2012

Missan disputes KRG smuggling allegations Halfaya on track for 70k bpd in June Iraq works to address water crisis More changes in Dhi Qar police

Mar 30, 2012

Baghdad courting BP in Kirkuk

After a two-day visit to Kirkuk field from BP, Iraqi oil officials say the British major is poised to submit a development proposal despite objections from Kurdish officials.

Mar 29, 2012

KRG oil deals buoyed by refinery plan

Kurdistan's export agreement with Baghdad is deteriorating and its production capacity is rising – so the region is relying more and more on an expanding refining sector.

Mar 22, 2012

SPM stopped, investigation ended

Iraq's new export system has been shut for maintenance after loading one tanker, while the IG has concluded an internal corruption review related to the Leighton contract.

Mar 19, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: March 12-18

Ex-OPEC ministers launch consultancy Suleimaniya refinery salaries stolen ENI accused of gold-plating Missan calls for de-mining funds

Mar 18, 2012

Exxon deals not frozen, KRG says

There is now a dispute over the intentions of ExxonMobil in Iraq, with the KRG discounting Baghdad's claims that the oil giant will put a hold on its production sharing contracts.

Mar 12, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: March 5-11

Anbar sues for phosphate rights Leadership crisis in Diyala Shell signs power plant deal Southern provinces reshuffle security