Energy

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)

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

Jun 13, 2011

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.

Jun 6, 2011

Turkey continues energy strategy in Iraq

The state-owned oil company of Turkey finalized two gas deals, increasing its strategic energy investments with its restive southern neighbor.

Jun 6, 2011

Beyond the Headlines: May 30 – June 5

Kurds and Sunnis strengthen ties Power blackout solution hits snag Diyala officials killed Conference addresses mines and spills

Jun 1, 2011

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.