Iraq's top oil salesman discusses the future of Basra Heavy, the choices necessary to implement the OPEC quota deal, and making more money on Kirkuk oil sales.
Federal Iraq posted its highest-ever rate of oil exports, with increases from both south and north.
Before they were driven out of Qayarah, IS militants destroyed a refinery that powered the economy of Ninewa province. Now, it's a focal point in efforts to rebuild.
Estimates show Iraq is producing and exporting oil at near-record levels ahead of OPEC quota discussions.
Iraq had invited IOCs to bid on new development deals. But now state companies will handle some of those fields, and Iraq will delay contracting others until next year.
Even with higher oil prices and advance payments from oil traders, revenues still fall short of KRG budget needs.
To raise output from its fields, the state-run North Oil Company needs to contend with a trifecta of security, financial, and political crises.
MPs begin looking into alleged bribery scheme following international media reports implicating former oil ministers.
Oil minister tasks SOC with implementing long-delayed infrastructure project, necessary for Iraq to achieve future oil production gains.
After a scorched-earth retreat toward Mosul, IS militants leave behind a public health crisis and a population reeling from two years of brutality.
