Energy

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)

Sep 27, 2011

Beyond the Headlines: Sept. 19-25

Basra signs rogue power deal Kirkuk Arabs press for militia Basra continues investment push Operator error causes refinery fire

Sep 23, 2011

Q&A: Shell’s Iraq VP Hans Nijkamp

The head of Shell's Iraq operations discusses the criticism of its multi-billion-dollar gas deal, the status of its oil field development, and its long-term strategy.

Sep 23, 2011

The secret history of the Shell gas deal

Leaked U.S. Embassy cables and candid interviews reveal the story behind Shell's quest to export Iraqi natural gas.

Sep 23, 2011

Oil revenues high, despite export disruptions

Persevering through accidents and bad weather, Iraq's production is up and exports are steady, earning more than $7 billion in August, even as prices slide.

Sep 21, 2011

Q&A: Lukoil’s Vitaly Novozhilov

Lukoil's deputy director in Basra discusses associated gas, community engagement, and production schedules; says West Qurna 2 is on track for 2013 startup.

Sep 21, 2011

KRG publishes contracts

In an effort to bring transparency to its oil sector, the Kurdish government is making public its controversial production sharing contracts.

Sep 20, 2011

Rumaila production reduced after explosion

An explosion at a degassing station in South Rumaila has injured dozens, though casualty count is unclear, and curtailed some oil output.

Sep 19, 2011

Beyond the Headlines: Sept. 12-18

2012 draft budget hikes spending Turkomen form a militia Missan pursues power, housing investment Iraqi Navy celebrates progress

Sep 17, 2011

Export infrastructure deal latest of oil re-investment

Iraq has awarded a $469 million deal to Italy's Saipam to build new export infrastructure, one of many announcements this week including a Kirkuk field rehab program.

Sep 13, 2011

Beyond the Headlines: Aug. 29 – Sept. 11

Rumaila pay dispute reignites After chief's removal, Missan police crack down Northern pipeline bomb plot foiled Kuwait arrests Iraqi fishermen