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)

Sep 17, 2021

Foreign investors recoil as Iraq restricts company ownership

Iraq has begun enforcing legislation that prevents foreigners from owning a majority stake in any Iraqi company, casting new uncertainty on an already difficult investment climate.

Sep 14, 2021

Q&A: Hossam Hussein Walli, director general of the South Refineries Company

Expansions of southern Iraq's refining capacity appear to depend on negotiations with foreign investors.

Sep 13, 2021

Gas capture program bolsters Tawke oil production

As Kurdistan's authorities crack down on flaring, a $110 million project by Norway's DNO shows how capturing the associated gas produced along with crude can help both the environment and the bottom line.

Sep 8, 2021

Khor Mor expansion gets $250 million boost from U.S.

The U.S. government's overseas lending facility has approved a huge loan to finance new gas supplies, signaling direct support for Kurdistan's energy sector.

Sep 6, 2021

Q&A: Ali Nazar al-Shatari, deputy director general of SOMO

Infrastructure bottlenecks will limit Iraq's exports and production in the short term, but SOMO is squeezing value from oil sales through new marketing strategies.

Sep 6, 2021

TotalEnergies and Iraq sign blockbuster energy deals

An estimated $27 billion will be spent to increase oil output, cut gas flaring, and launch the country's first solar project.

Sep 4, 2021

INOC launches, aiming to restructure Iraq’s oil sector

In his dual capacity as oil minister and INOC president, Ihsan Ismaael is moving key management authorities and oversight of state oil companies to the newly formed company.

Sep 3, 2021

Total expected to sign $27 billion deal on Sept. 5

The package of four projects promises to provide transformational infrastructure for processing gas, boosting electricity supply, and raising oil production capacity.

Sep 2, 2021

Iraq’s August oil revenues steady as export volumes rise

Oil sales hit a 20-month high as Iraq increased export volumes and opened up a new revenue stream with jet fuel exports.

Aug 27, 2021

Macron visit feeds hopes of breakthrough for Total deal

The French president's second trip to Iraq in less than a year could potentially help push a massive energy deal across the finish line for TotalEnergies.