Energy

Iraq seeks backup options for West Qurna 2

As a sanctions deadline looms, Basra Oil Company is poised to manage the 480,000 bpd field while Lukoil continues negotiating to sell its stake.

A ceremony at the West Qurna 2 oil field in Basra to mark the opening of two new well complexes on June 1, 2023. (JASSIM AL-JABIRI/Iraq Oil Report)

Jun 9, 2009

Supreme Court in Washington determines "new" Iraq free of most lawsuits over Saddam-era actions.

Jun 8, 2009

Iraq warns Turkey on Euphrates water supplies.

Jun 8, 2009

Post-Saddam, Iraq’s war with Kuwait is far from over.

Jun 8, 2009

Turkey’s Genel Enerji is Heritage tie-up target.

Jun 6, 2009

MP says law coming through pipeline soon, would be required to sign oil deals.

Jun 6, 2009

Controversial pact between Iraq and Shell moving along, with Parliament requesting involvement.

May 28, 2009

Popular Baghdad market goes online.

May 28, 2009

MEES: sorting the real issues between Baghdad and Erbil.

May 28, 2009

Who gets the money as Iraqi Kurdistan starts crude exports?

May 25, 2009

New ministry data show exports increase, catching upswing of oil price.