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Iraqi wartime production cuts reach 3.6 million bpd

Iraq is navigating acute logistical and infrastructure challenges to maximize refinery consumption and exports while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Workers from the state-run Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) work on a well at the West Qurna 1 field in Basra in March 2026. (Photo credit: IDC)

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

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

Kurdish oil boom begins

Despite major unresolved political disputes, exports hit record levels from Iraqi Kurdistan, which is looking to expand production further as companies begin collecting the payout from Baghdad.

Gas deals make progress

Kogas has initialed the disputed Akkas deal, and the Siba and Mansuriya contracts will be finalized Sunday, though Shell’s Basra venture continues to languish.

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

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.