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)

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 4, 2011

Beyond the Headlines: June 27 – July 3

Dhi Qar seeks Iran power imports Cabinet boosts farm subsidies More free fuel for generators Missan Oil Co. chief dispute continues

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.

Jul 1, 2011

Iraq increases reliance on Iranian energy

Cabinet approves $365 million deal to build natural gas pipelines feeding Iranian gas into Iraq's power plants.

Jun 30, 2011

Q&A: The World Bank’s Stephen Rimmer

The private sector development specialist recommends reforms for Iraq to open its markets to foreign and Iraqi private investment.

Jun 28, 2011

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

Jun 24, 2011

Analysis: Beneath Iraqi soil, an oil boom awaits

The U.S. Army's former chief analyst for Iraq oil shares his view of the country's geology.

Jun 19, 2011

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

Jun 17, 2011

Iraqi oil sector focal target of al-Qaida

Information gleaned from the data captured after Osama bin Laden's killing reveals high-level orders to attack Iraq's oil infrastructure.

Jun 14, 2011

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