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Political disunity clouds KRG fiscal and energy outlooks

Deadlocked talks over forming a new regional Cabinet highlight a bitter rivalry between two ruling parties that poses risks to Kurdistan's economy and energy sector.
PUK President Bafel Talabni (left) meets with KDP President Massoud Barzani (right) on Sept. 27, 2025. (Photo credit: KDP presidency office)
Apr 26, 2011

More details, delay for Iraq 4th bidding round

A fourth auction of hydrocarbons projects, this time for exploration blocks, will take place in January not November for dozens of pre-qualified International Oil Companies.

Apr 14, 2011

Kuwait targets Iraqi crude

Kuwait Airways is threatening to seize Iraqi assets when UN immunities are lifted in July, to recover $1.2B from Saddam-era theft.

Apr 12, 2011

Q&A: Adnan Janabi

An oil industry expert now chairs the Parliament's Oil and Energy Committee. Adnan Janabi talks about short-term priorities for key oil laws and relations between Baghdad and the KRG.

Apr 12, 2011

Parliament wants role in Iraqi oil deals

The new chairman of the Parliament Oil and Energy Committee said all of Baghdad's contracts – past and future – should be reviewed, perhaps altered.

Mar 17, 2011

Maliki’s office stalling oil company visas

Oil companies say they've been waiting more than a month for visas, threatening critical projects, and the visa purgatory appears to be the prime minister's office.

Feb 21, 2011

Political worries realign budget

Iraq’s political leaders have passed a budget that prioritizes social spending and cuts operational and other expenses, after an escalation in pressure from protesters.

Feb 16, 2011

KRG financial blackout

The top auditor in the Iraqi government says he's not being allowed access to the KRG's oil and fuel receipts, in possible violation of UN resolutions on Iraq.