Electricity Minister Kareem Wahid Hasan has resigned amid growing discontent with his handling of the country's chronic power shortages.
Weekend protests – killing at least one and injuring more – are continuing Monday, as Iraq’s political and electricity problems come to a head.
Massive compound that once held 24,000 people could serve as logistics hub for companies when southern oil development takes off.
Facing reduced flow in Iraq's largest rivers, the Electricity Ministry is giving up on hydroelectric power and planning for gas turbines to help overcome the country’s electricity shortages.
The head of Iraq's Oil Exploration Company is looking to partner with foreign firms to play a major role in the country's oil development.
Tour of Rumaila field organized by UK and US embassies intended to show support for Iraq plan to massively boost oil exports, overcome obstacles.
Iraq's deputy electricity minister explains to Iraq Oil Report how a recent drop in capacity highlights the struggles and (soon-to-be) success of power sector development.
Pipelines to and from Iran seen as way to ease fuel demands for power plants and diversify oil export options.
A new 5-year plan for economic and social development in Iraq offers little details, but relies on oil exports to double and fund projects that will only succeed if security improves.
Fuel dealers decry Oil Ministry policy restricting retail prices and limiting profits.
