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Pipeline delays cap Iraq’s northern exports

The Iraqi side of the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline is still months away from coming online — a consequence of years of dysfunction that deprived Iraq of strategic export flexibility.
Workers from the State Company for Oil Projects rehabilitate the Iraqi side of the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline in February 2026. (Photo credit: SCOP)

Q&A: Lukoil’s Vitaly Novozhilov

Lukoil's deputy director in Basra discusses associated gas, community engagement, and production schedules; says West Qurna 2 is on track for 2013 startup.

KRG publishes contracts

In an effort to bring transparency to its oil sector, the Kurdish government is making public its controversial production sharing contracts.

Beyond the Headlines: Sept. 12-18

2012 draft budget hikes spending Turkomen form a militia Missan pursues power, housing investment Iraqi Navy celebrates progress

Interview: Labor issues in the Iraqi economy

The International Labor Organization's chief technical adviser in Iraq discusses the country's struggles to bring its labor conditions up to a standard that can support the economy's booming growth.

Beyond the Headlines: Aug. 22-28

KRG signs power deal with Kirkuk MoU for Mosul refinery Southern autonomy gains key ally Basra blames Iran for salinity crisis