Shell launches jetty as a marker of progress, though the super-giant oil field faces challenges, including the unexploded remnants of war.
Bad weather and inadequate infrastructure caused exports to fall in January, as Iraq scrambles to support a projected production boost.
Iraq seeks Syria power ties Kuwait port conflict continues Missan building oil depot Kirkuk security still U.S. concern
Electricity separatism in Dhi Qar Missan targets oil increase Awakening under attack Parliament to shake up Basra security
Exxon declined to report its KRG deals in a quarterly filing, but disclosure rules could require the company to break its silence in February.
Iraq's Kurdish region is meeting nearly all its power needs by investing in natural gas fields – and, in a strategic calculation, it's willing to share.
Iraq postponed its heralded public opening of a new export system, but major infrastructure plans are still moving forward, including a new $1 billion West Qurna 2 contract.
Border dispute roils Anbar Dhi Qar makes power deals Diyala crisis worsens Basra trumpets investment plans
Iraq's Oil Ministry announced a timeline to bring new exports online, as well as its first new oil field discovery in 30 years, and 2011 oil and revenue statistics.
Iraq's Oil Minister, also president of OPEC, will be in Iran Thursday as pressure mounts over Iran's threat to shut Strait of Hormuz for oil flow.
