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)

Aug 9, 2011

Electricity Ministry defiant as investigation begins

Ministry denies accusations it failed to prevent fraud, as Shahristani launches investigation that could lead to the minister’s firing.

Aug 9, 2011

Fourth bid round companies announced

Iraq has qualified 41 companies to bid in a January auction of 12 exploration blocks.

Aug 7, 2011

Power deals could lead to minister’s ouster

Iraq's electricity minister is facing possible firing over deals alleged to be with unqualified companies.

Aug 7, 2011

Beyond the Headlines: Aug. 1-7

Sadr bans office furniture Missan seeks electricity autonomy Iraq assumes oil port security Dueling lawsuits over Dhi Qar deal

Aug 1, 2011

Beyond the Headlines: July 25-31

Basra fails to spend budget Missan vies for foreign investment Oil Police bust smuggling network Kirkuk assassinations continue

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 22, 2011

$100 to be a Baghdad airport VIP, oil companies welcome

A new luxury service enables well-heeled travelers to avoid long lines and discomforts, despite concerns over secretive and expensive business practices.

Jul 18, 2011

Beyond the Headlines: July 11-17

Smugglers caught tapping Missan pipeline Maliki to visit China U.S. transitions in Kirkuk

Jul 13, 2011

Shell gas deal gets initial OK, including exports

Iraq inked a draft deal to form a company with Shell and Mitsubishi to capture, process and export gas that is currently flared in Basra fields.