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Iraq and China to sign massive financing deal

Imminent agreement will provide some $10 billion in credit for companies to invest, super-charging China's involvement in the Iraqi economy.

As Kurdistan oil booms, deal-making accelerates

Erbil has entered an exuberant season of mergers and acquisitions, as super-majors rush in and smaller companies feel the pressure – from shareholders and the KRG – to cash out.

Oil production rising, but problems loom

IOCs are investing enough to boost Iraq's overall output despite tight budgets, but short-term fixes are masking fundamental issues that could undermine medium-term growth.

Shell gets its gas deal

After years of negotiations, Shell inks a 25-year gas company joint venture with Iraq, making it the largest investor in the country's oil sector.