Politics

New hope for Baghdad-KRG oil and budget deal

Federal financial transfer signals political will to implement an agreement that could result in re-starting northern oil exports, though further hurdles remain.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (right) hosts Massoud Barzani, the president of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, in Baghdad on July 3, 2024. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)

Feb 25, 2019

New Bashiqa drilling touches a political nerve

DNO has begun a drilling campaign in the heart of Iraq's disputed territories, after the Norwegian company took over as operator from ExxonMobil.

Feb 20, 2019

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Feb. 19, 2019

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Feb 19, 2019

Kurdistan government formation deal stalls

Two weeks after leaders from the KRG's two main political parties agreed on top posts in Erbil and Kirkuk, their deal has hit roadblocks.

Feb 14, 2019

Ghadhban reshuffles Oil Ministry leadership team

Four deputy ministers are swapping positions with one another, in Ghadhban's first major staff changes as minister.

Feb 13, 2019

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Feb. 12, 2019

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Feb 8, 2019

Kurdistan government formation takes step forward

The KRG's two primary political parties appear to have broken a four-month stalemate with a deal for new leadership in both Erbil and Kirkuk.

Feb 6, 2019

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Feb. 5, 2019

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Jan 31, 2019

Kirkuk oil smuggling rings thrive amidst corruption

Security forces have disrupted several operations stealing thousands of barrels of oil per day, but perpetrators with powerful connections defy justice and the smuggling continues.

Jan 31, 2019

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Jan. 29, 2019

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Jan 25, 2019

New budget hikes spending, including windfall for KRG

Parliament passed a 2019 budget, approving near-record expenditures and curtailing penalties for the Kurdistan region's independent oil exports.