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Turkey signals end of Iraq-Turkey Pipeline treaty

The agreement will now expire in July 2026, raising new questions about the future of oil exports from northern Iraq and the Kurdistan region.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (center right) is received by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (center) in Ankara on March 21, 2023. (Photo credit: Iraqi Prime Minister's Office)
Jul 26, 2011

China brings Ahdab field online

After renegotiating a Saddam Hussein-era contract, the China National Petroleum Corp. starts pumping Ahdab oil.

Jul 25, 2011

Beyond the Headlines: July 18-24

Iraq negotiates Syria export deal U.S. funds Basra refinery project Kirkuk reconciliation official killed Measures against electricity thieves

Jul 11, 2011

Beyond the Headlines: July 4-10

More oil infrastructure attacks Baghdad moves on power plant deals Dhi Qar leaders decry U.S. forces Violence spikes in Anbar

Jul 2, 2011

Iraq oil money retains US protection

American immunities still protect Iraqi money held in U.S., but expiration of U.N. sanctions leaves other assets vulnerable to reparations and debt claims.