Iraq will sign more than $1 billion in contracts to add 4.5 million barrels to daily export capacity from the south alone.
Abdul Karim Aftan pledges a thorough review of senior staff and all ongoing projects, as the Electricity Ministry reels from outcry over corruption allegations and inadequate power supply.
More assassinations in Kirkuk State energy companies investigated Ministry briefs MPs on refineries Capacity setbacks for Dhi Qar police
MPs investigate Kirkuk violence Cabinet OKs Basra power plants North pipeline leak cuts export Ministry inks power equipment deals
As the multi-billion-dollar natural gas joint venture awaits Cabinet approval, Iraq Oil Report publishes the draft contract.
Baghdad's anti-corruption authorities mobilized to arrest Ra'ad Shalal al-Ani, who resigned from the Electricity Ministry in the aftermath of an August contracting scandal.
Basra signs rogue power deal Kirkuk Arabs press for militia Basra continues investment push Operator error causes refinery fire
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.
Leaked U.S. Embassy cables and candid interviews reveal the story behind Shell's quest to export Iraqi natural gas.
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.
