Emails published by Wikileaks reveal a proposal for Turkey to take equity stakes in Kurdistan's biggest oil fields, in exchange for nearly $5 billion of immediate financial assistance.
Disappointing exploration results drove Exxon to relinquish half of its Kurdistan portfolio, according to private correspondence with Turkey's energy leaders published by Wikileaks.
Saddled with debt to oil traders, Erbil remains unable to make payroll despite increased exports.
The most strategically important energy firm in Kurdistan, KAR manages the majority of the region's production and refining capacity, and its export pipeline.
Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.
The American super-major, whose 2011 contracts with Kurdistan spurred an investment bonanza, has relinquished the Qara Hanjeer, Arbat East, and Betwata blocks.
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.
