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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)

New Iraq oil exports by Jan. 31

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.

Luaibi to Iran for Hormuz threat talks

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.

Beyond the Headlines: Jan. 9-15

More power to Basra Electricity DGs under investigation Diyala crisis continues Kirkuk airbase dispute resolved

Iraq aims to reduce IOC red tape

PM Maliki has ordered his government to ease logistical restrictions that have slowed foreign oil development, though companies have not yet seen improvements.

Beyond the Headlines: Jan. 2-8

Kirkuk clashes with NOC Anbar federalism debate continues Cabinet OKs draft investment treaty Iraq seeks more Iranian energy

Alleged pipeline bombers arrested

Oil Police parade alleged perpetrators of numerous bombings of recent Basra oil pipelines as threats continue to oil and national security.

Beyond the Headlines: Dec. 19-25

Anbar's autonomy deadline Missan to file suit against Oil Ministry Iran gets diesel deal Kuwait-Iraq reach fisherman pact

Iraq oil exports, revenue rebound

November oil sales have ticked up on higher oil prices and volumes, heading into uncertain new year with output expected to rise.