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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)

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.

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.

Pipeline to feed Iraq with Iranian gas

Iraqi deputy minister confirms deal was reached during recent Baghdad meets to ship Iranian gas into Iraq and then to Syria, likely Europe next.

BP lawsuit future uncertain

Ex-MP vows to continue challenge but raising hundreds of thousands of dollars, attorney fees and alleged threats have taken toll.