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Akkas gas field falters despite increasing power needs

Even as wartime supply disruptions push Iraq toward a summertime electricity crisis, the Akkas gas field is producing at a fraction of its potential.
Representatives of the Iraqi Oil Ministry and the U.S. company SLB gather in Baghdad on July 22, 2025, for the signing of a contract for the development of the Akkas gas field. (Photo credit: Oil Ministry)
Mar 19, 2015

Truckers killed in Basra bombing

At least three people were killed by a truck bomb Wednesday in Basra province – an area that has recently been relatively insulated from such attacks.

Feb 27, 2015

Fighting continues in key Anbar town

IS fighters are continuing to launch attacks on the strategically important town of al-Baghdadi, in Anbar province, days after pro-government forces reasserted control of the area.

Feb 27, 2015

Anbar battle highlights IS challenge

Elite Iraqi forces have repelled a siege by IS militants that threatened to choke transit routes to a base for U.S. military training and coordination.

Feb 19, 2015

Security woes dash Iraq gas plans

The rise of the IS group has taken the Akkas and Mansuriya projects offline indefinitely, stalling development at the foundation of Iraq's gas strategy.

Feb 3, 2015

Workers, oil field survive IS assault

IS fighters launched a multi-pronged assault on Kirkuk area villages and oil infrastructure, but they were ultimately repelled, and hostages survived by tricking the militants.