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)

Nov 4, 2010

Training needed quickly for oil output increase

As Iraq ramps up production, foreign firms are required to staff up with Iraqis, and qualified workers are in high demand but short supply.

Oct 25, 2010

Analysis: U.S. law to increase Iraq oil-sector transparency

A new U.S. law requiring companies to disclose payments to resource-rich governments could help lift the veil on Iraq’s oil-sector bookkeeping.

Oct 21, 2010

Foreign firms accept ministry’s terms in gas auction

Three gas fields were offered; three were awarded. The Oil Ministry has taken a big step towards awakening the country’s dormant natural gas sector, despite opposition from some local leaders.

Oct 20, 2010

The numbers: gas field bidding round results

All three of Iraq's gas fields up for auction were awarded Wednesday to four international oil companies.

Oct 18, 2010

Analysis: the gas field bid round – why now?

Iraq’s crude production already generates huge volumes of associated gas currently lost to flaring, yet the Oil Ministry will soon auction three dry gas fields for development. Iraqi oil insider Ahmed Mousa Jiyad asks: why?

Oct 18, 2010

Iraq races to avoid export collapse

Iraq is rushing to build export infrastructure, but not just because oil production is set to rise. The current pipelines could break at any moment, causing an economic and environmental disaster.

Oct 14, 2010

Iraq prioritizes southern export expansion

Iraq has signed a series of contracts that will create an additional 4.5 million bpd of export capacity by 2013 to handle a production boom and provide cover for needed repairs.

Oct 12, 2010

Interview: the man behind the reserves

Iraq's oil reservoirs chief talks about the recent bounce in reserves, and tells where the next increase will come from.

Oct 4, 2010

Iraq says jump in oil reserves is only the start

The Oil Ministry revised its proven oil reserves upward by nearly 25 percent, a number that will increase as it lures investors, despite political challenges.

Oct 4, 2010

Kirkuk will tap oil fund to fill gap in federal services

Provincial council will use its special oil-revenue fund to build a power plant – a move the Electricity Ministry says is not legitimate.