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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)
May 31, 2011

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

May 27, 2011

Heading off summer power protests

Fearing unrest on the heels of the "Arab Spring," government OKs emergency fuel to angry citizens who forced out electricity minister last year.

May 24, 2011

Q&A: Exxon’s Iraq chief James Adams

With the West Qurna 1 oil field ahead of schedule, the head of ExxonMobil’s Iraq operation discusses the status of the project and the challenges ahead.

May 23, 2011

Beyond the Headlines: May 16-22

EITI meetings push oil transparency Al-Quds plant expansion begins Dhi Qar battles Baghdad over electricity Iranian firms seek Dhi Qar investment

May 18, 2011

Rumaila blockade averted

Governor meets with oil workers to hear grievances, forestalling a major labor interruption at Iraq’s biggest oil field.

May 17, 2011

Basra oil workers’ boycott imminent

Police are readying for oilfield workers in Iraq's largest producing fields to prevent foreign workers from entering the sites in a protest over compensation.

May 16, 2011

Beyond the Headlines: May 9-15

UAE investors bid for Basra refinery Turkomen target in Kirkuk unrest China's CPEEC wins Halfaya deal Baghdad meters to curb power demand

May 13, 2011

Beyond the Headlines: May 2-8

Oil professionals protest for jobsElectricity Ministry discusses Iran debtsDelays in Kirkuk reconciliationZubair wellhead fire extinguished