U.S. designation of a key oil sector logistics provider highlights sanctions risks, prompting Iraqi measures to combat corruption in fuel trading.
A new deal for oil and budget cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil faces significant challenges to implementation, including crippling attacks on Kurdistan's oil sector.
Attack on HKN-operated Sarsang field coincides with the company's signing of a preliminary upstream deal with the federal Oil Ministry.
A barrage of drone attacks in the past four days highlights rising security threats stemming from regional conflicts and Baghdad-Erbil political tensions.
Production and exports have not suffered major interruptions so far, but exodus of foreign oil workers and border closures highlight risks of disruption.
Production and expansion work continue at key gas field after yet another attack highlights unresolved Iraqi government security failures.
Leaders across the political spectrum in Baghdad foresee new security threats, shifting political dynamics, and impacts on energy trade.
China's Jereh and the local firm PetroIraq clinch a deal that could give a badly needed boost to Iraq's domestic energy supply.
The formation of two joint brigades highlights improving cooperation that could help combat IS militants and close security gaps.
Changing political and security dynamics have the potential to complicate burgeoning oil and gas development in the province.
Two recent busts have revealed homegrown IS cells planning assassination and recruitment campaigns.
