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Iraq crude production strong in June

Operational disruptions caused by the Israel-Iran war do not appear to have affected Iraqi crude output, which was virtually unchanged from May to June.
The 8th Seismic Division of Iraq's state Oil Exploration Company conducts a seismic survey at the Hadab project in Ninewa province in July 2025. (Photo credit: Oil Ministry)
Mar 10, 2011

Analysis: Iraq’s electricity plans

Iraq’s electricity plans can address the country’s chronic power problems, says Iraq legal expert David Lockhart – but only if government officials can work together to implement them.

Mar 3, 2011

Final month for Shell gas deal

A top Iraqi gas official said March meetings are a deadline for proposed joint venture with Royal Dutch Shell and Mitsubishi.

Feb 25, 2011

Akkas stalls again

Anbar officials raise objections about gas exports and housing, ceremony to sign draft Akkas field deal postponed for second time since October.

Feb 3, 2011

KRG field flows to export pipeline

Iraq has taken its first steps towards exporting 100k bpd of oil from the Kurdistan region, though major issues are still unsettled.

Jan 28, 2011

No country for oil smugglers

Iraq's Oil Police have seized the momentum in the country’s battle against outlaw smugglers, and Iraq Oil Report is along for the ride. With production set to skyrocket, their challenge has just begun.

Jan 21, 2011

Power problems may continue through summer

The Electricity Ministry says long-term plans are on schedule to meet public need, though power protests in Kirkuk and extended blackouts in Baghdad raise the specter of worsening electricity shortages this summer.

Jan 14, 2011

Ministry presses forward on deals

Abdul Karim Luaibi has been on the job less than a month, but his Oil Ministry appears to be building momentum toward holding a fourth bidding round and jump-starting stalled deals.