In a bid to expand its oil powers, the KRG is aiming to debunk SOMO's status as the exclusive exporter of Iraqi crude.
The deputy prime minister for energy discusses energy relations with Turkey and Iran, the deadlock with the KRG, and the reasons that IOCs shied away from the fourth bidding round.
The governor of Ninewa province, once an opponent of Exxon's KRG contracts, now says joint oil development could help ease tensions in disputed territories.
The fate of ExxonMobil's West Qurna deal may still be undecided, but no companies who sign contracts in the May 30-31 auction will be allowed to deal with local authorities.
The fate of the company is apparent, despite the controversy, as it carries on with its seven deals in Iraq.
As the divisions between Baghdad and Kurdistan widen, Ashti Hawrami says Kurdistan has the right to sell its oil abroad.
The head of KRG oil policy details his interpretation of the Constitution and how it applies to his oil deals, the oil deals of Baghdad, and the delayed oil law.
After the end of Kurdistan's exports, the public debate has lacked solid information about the flawed export deal and the negotiations that produced it. Iraq Oil Report publishes key documents, analysis and interviews that explain it all.
Iraq Oil Report has obtained a copy of the key document that led to 14 months of oil exports from the KRG, which ended April 1.
Secret documents illuminate the agreement that re-started Kurdistan's exports and the reasons for its collapse.
