Politics

Election of Iraqi President launches apparent Sudani gambit for second term

Iraqi insiders from across the political spectrum say Sudani is making a play to seize momentum and form a new government.

Newly elected Iraqi President Nizar Amedi (right) meets with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (left) in Baghdad in April 2026. (Photo credit: Iraqi Presidency)

May 29, 2012

Central control enshrined in 4th bid round contract

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.

May 10, 2012

Exxon keeps its head down as it works Iraq

The fate of the company is apparent, despite the controversy, as it carries on with its seven deals in Iraq.

May 10, 2012

KRG claims right to independent crude exports

As the divisions between Baghdad and Kurdistan widen, Ashti Hawrami says Kurdistan has the right to sell its oil abroad.

May 8, 2012

Q&A: Ashti Hawrami Part 2

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.

May 4, 2012

Behind the Kurdistan export dispute

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.

May 4, 2012

Kurdistan export agreement: the document

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.

May 3, 2012

Who killed Kurdistan’s oil exports?

Secret documents illuminate the agreement that re-started Kurdistan's exports and the reasons for its collapse.

Apr 24, 2012

Parliament rebuffs Cabinet oil law

The Parliament's oil and energy committee has voted against the Cabinet's draft oil law, reviving the debate over long-delayed, crucial legislation.

Apr 5, 2012

Kurdish leaders split over export stoppage

National conference for political reconciliation delayed as a dispute over exports, payments, and oil law intensifies - and leads to Kurdish fragmentation.

Apr 4, 2012

Baghdad-Erbil oil feud: the documents

Iraq Oil Report is publishing the oil production data used by Baghdad in accusing Erbil of smuggling and shutting in oil revenues.