Energy

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)

May 7, 2010

Controversial Shell gas deal given to cabinet

Oil Minister said it's now up to the council of ministers to approve joint venture with Royal Dutch Shell and Mitsubishi to capture gas being wasted in Basra.

May 5, 2010

Details of third bidding round to be unveiled Thursday

Three gas fields to be offered to foreign investors in Iraq's third auction of hydrocarbons assets since June 2009.

May 3, 2010

Investors face more risks than mere violence

While overall violence in Iraq is at 2004 levels, there is an outstanding – and growing – risk to investors who will operate in a country that remains high in human rights abuses.

May 3, 2010

Sweeter deals for private refinery investments

Iraq has had no takers on crude price and other discounts offered in a 2007 law aimed to get private investors to build new refineries.

Apr 26, 2010

Chinese, Iraqi officials make plans for oil airport

Officials from CNPC and the Iraqi Army based in Missan province are looking to turn a military airstrip into a commercial and cargo hub. The project has received local support and the approval from the provincial governor.

Apr 15, 2010

Third auction: Iraq puts three gas fields on the block

Iraq aims to make push toward natural gas superpower with planned tender of three gas fields previously offered to and passed over by foreign firms.

Apr 15, 2010

Iraq gets better terms on two major deals

Oil Ministry converts larger loan from Exxon and Eni to smaller non-refundable signing bonus. It also received funding from the government to start a fourth state oil company.

Apr 7, 2010

Smuggling racket revealed in Dhi Qar

A rare occurrence in Dhi Qar as smugglers mask a tapping operation in a water treatment plant.

Mar 30, 2010

Rumaila legal challenge set for April 27

Court gives government and MP time to prepare response in case that could nullify BP and CNPC's contract to develop the Rumaila oil field.

Mar 25, 2010

Powering Baghdad

Nearly a nuclear power plant's worth of private generators fill in for the struggling national electricity grid in Baghdad.