Energy

Iraq seeks backup export options as Basra loadings falter

Cabinet orders emergency package for boosting oil sales after dropping to a multi-decade low in May.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (center right), Oil Minister Bassim Mohammed Khudair (far left), and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (second from left) confer at a Cabinet meeting in Baghdad on June 2, 2026. (Photo credit: Oil Ministry)

Jan 10, 2019

Q&A: Joseph Anis, head of GE Power Middle East

GE is aiming to leverage its existing footprint in Iraq to win new business and help expand power supply throughout the country.

Jan 9, 2019

No ‘either-or’: Iraq wants both Siemens and GE for fast-track power boost

Electricity Minister Luay al-Khatteeb is prioritizing short-term supply gains, seeking to combine elements of two larger proposals from rival multinationals.

Jan 3, 2019

Q&A: Bassim Mohammed Khudair, director general of the Iraqi Drilling Company

Iraq's state-run drilling company is adding new rigs and expanding its footprint.

Jan 3, 2019

Iraq finishes 2018 with record-breaking exports

Federal Iraq posted its highest monthly export total to date in December and, combined with Kurdistan, set a nationwide annual record.

Dec 30, 2018

Rising gas supply powers Kurdistan’s electricity revival

Power generation is increasing now that the KRG has settled crippling legal disputes, unlocking new supplies of natural gas feedstock.

Dec 24, 2018

Iraq nears massive oil sector deal with Exxon

After years of negotiations, the Southern Iraq Integrated Project is gaining traction - a critical piece of Iraq's long-term plans to increase production and exports.

Dec 24, 2018

Supreme Court awaiting Cabinet, Parliament action before deciding INOC case

Court wants to know content of new government's proposed changes to earlier national oil company law before deciding how to rule on the legal challenge.

Dec 20, 2018

U.S. grants new Iran sanctions waiver to Iraq

Iraq has been granted a 90-day extension to continue critical Iranian energy imports, following the expiration of the original 45-day waiver.

Dec 13, 2018

Q&A: Abdul Mahdy al-Ameedi, head of oil contracts

The Oil Ministry's contract chief talks about terminating the Mansuriya deal, the process ahead for approving bidding round five projects, and the future of Majnoon.

Dec 11, 2018

Q&A: Hayan Abdulghani, Director General of the South Gas Company

Southern Iraq's top gas official discusses initiatives to end flaring, increase electricity to Basrawi citizens, and wean Iraq from Iranian gas imports.