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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)

Beyond the Headlines: June 20-26

Rocket attacks shake Basra Senior electricity official killed Pay raise for oil port workers Indentured laborers end hunger strike

Beyond the Headlines: June 13-19

Cabinet funds Iran gas pipeline Tensions in Basra over U.S. presence Halfaya production set to rise Missan takes on de-mining

Beyond the Headlines: June 6-12

Local battle over Missan Oil Co. chief Pilot electricity upgrade completed Basra courts Japan, Iran investment Maliki to chair water task force

Kurdish oil boom begins

Despite major unresolved political disputes, exports hit record levels from Iraqi Kurdistan, which is looking to expand production further as companies begin collecting the payout from Baghdad.

Gas deals make progress

Kogas has initialed the disputed Akkas deal, and the Siba and Mansuriya contracts will be finalized Sunday, though Shell’s Basra venture continues to languish.

Beyond the Headlines: May 23-29

Iraq moves to import Iranian gas Dhi Qar braces for unrest Four wells drilled at Halfaya Bombs target more Kirkuk officials