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)

Aug 10, 2010

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.

Aug 6, 2010

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.

Aug 3, 2010

Iraqi nat gas future bright, though uncertain

Iraqi officials and IOC execs meet in Istanbul, altering plans for the upcoming auction of three fields, amid rumors of a gas deal with Iran.

Aug 2, 2010

American base in Basra on frontline of oil boom

The U.S. and British troops and diplomats based at COB Basra see themselves forming a crucial conduit for foreign oil companies entering Iraq's southern oil sector.

Jul 26, 2010

Shahristani clamps down on electricity unions

Energy minister delivers another blow to unions that global labor recognizes but Saddam-era laws still prohibit.

Jul 21, 2010

IOCs and ministries air concerns in long haul to 12.5 M bpd

Progress but no solutions to potential obstacles, as global oil companies contracted to dramatically increase oil production meet in closed-door symposium with Iraqi oil and other ministries.

Jul 8, 2010

Petronas preparing for drilling in Garraf

Petronas Malaysia is gearing up for production at Garraf oilfield, after disgruntled tribal leaders tried to extract illicit payments in exchange for their permission to drill.

Jul 8, 2010

Electricity shortfall hits poor Iraqis hardest

Those who can’t afford expensive generators or the fuel to run them suffer the greatest discomforts and dangers of Iraq’s extreme summer heat.

Jun 30, 2010

Details of Shell gas deal emerge

Iraqi official confirms plans for LNG export, but promises to meet domestic power demands before sending natural gas abroad.

Jun 30, 2010

Shell gas deal sees movement, not finality

Iraq's cabinet gave an initial authorization to the natural gas joint venture being negotiated between the Oil Ministry, Royal Dutch Shell and Mitsubishi, but – contrary to some media reports – a final contract is far from certain.