Oil sales throughout the country declined last month, as the price of oil drops.
October exports jump as northern pipeline resumes
Exports via Turkey boosted Iraqi oil sales while a deadly oil depot fire had only limited impact on southern volumes.
Energy
Iraqi oil exports and revenues drop in rough start to the year
Nassiriya production returns as protesting tribe stands down
Less than a week after it was shut in, Nassiriya is back in operation following an agreement between the Dhi Qar Oil Company and local tribes demanding jobs.
Iraq approves all 5th bidding round deals, aims to boost gas supply
With Iranian gas imports dwindling and U.S. sanctions threats looming, Iraq takes steps aimed at quickly addressing both challenges.
Iraqi production hits new annual high
Despite OPEC constraints, Iraq set an all-time record for production in 2019 while building significant, new spare capacity.
Contract delays put BP’s Kirkuk future in limbo
After finishing a reservoir study, BP knows what it will take to revitalize Kirkuk's oil fields — but no development contract is imminent.
Protests force Nassiriya oil field offline again
For the second time in less than a month, protesters in southern Iraq have impeded staff from accessing the 80,000 bpd oil field.
Protests around Ahdab threaten production
Ahdab field still producing, officials say, though protesters using road and checkpoint blockages could create logistical obstacles that could shut in fields.
December production stumbles on temporary Rumaila outage
Iraq finished 2019 with its lowest monthly production average of the year due to OPEC cuts and a brief output drop at its most prolific field.
Oil workers injured in shootout near Halfaya
A tribal dispute over contracts burst into violence, with field employees caught in the crossfire.
Oil Ministry shakeup sees new IOC contracts chief and return of ex-Basra oil director
Ameedi's replacement by Maarij is one of many changes as a new retirement mandates kick in and Ghadhban continues staffing reshuffle.