Energy

Iraq seeks backup options for West Qurna 2

As a sanctions deadline looms, Basra Oil Company is poised to manage the 480,000 bpd field while Lukoil continues negotiating to sell its stake.

A ceremony at the West Qurna 2 oil field in Basra to mark the opening of two new well complexes on June 1, 2023. (JASSIM AL-JABIRI/Iraq Oil Report)

Sep 23, 2010

Iraq moves to regain stature atop OPEC

Fifty years after the cartel was founded in Baghdad, Iraq is attempting to overcome political and technical obstacles to snatch the oil crown from the Saudis.

Sep 21, 2010

Turkey eyes Iraq as major energy partner

Turkey's energy minister sits down with Iraq Oil Report to discuss energy cooperation, gas supplies for Nabucco, energy imports without Baghdad's approval and the new terms for the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline.

Sep 20, 2010

Pipeline deals prepare Iraq for export boom

Needing infrastructure upgrades to meet oil growth targets, Iraq extends Turkish export agreement, plans three pipelines to Syria.

Sep 19, 2010

Gas fields bidding round delayed to Oct. 20

Two new companies buy data packages for auction of three natural gas fields, which has been delayed again due to IOC concerns over contracts and politics.

Aug 24, 2010

Power protests roil Dhi Qar province again

Security forces arrested 37 for illegal demonstration but province officials blame central government for shorting energy supply.

Aug 19, 2010

After leading turnaround, Beiji refinery chief quits

The man brought in to clean up Beiji refinery has made good on his threat to quit the post, after death threats and little help from the government.

Aug 18, 2010

Interview: the future of Iraqi natural gas

Energy expert Luay Jawadal-Khatteeb calls Shell’s associated gas deal “unethical,” explains why Iraq needs a gas master plan that will meet domestic needs first.

Aug 16, 2010

Rumaila deal clears legal hurdle

Lawsuit claiming contract with BP and CNPC unconstitutional dismissed by Iraq's highest court.

Aug 16, 2010

Heat wave hits citizens, fuel and power supplies

Baghdad suffers the worst of fuel shortages, as heat wave overwhelms Iraq’s electrical grid and drives demand for generator fuel.

Aug 12, 2010

Khalilzad won’t join DNO

The former U.S. ambassador to Iraq has turned down seat on board of the Norwegian oil firm with operations in Kurdistan, but will remain on board of RAK, which owns 30 percent of DNO.