Iraq, Saudi Keen on Future Energy Projects
Iraq’s Minister of Oil, Ihssan Abdul-Jabar, confirmed on November 8 that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Iraq are keen to strengthen energy ties with regard to gas and electricity projects.
Iraq | Egypt Oil & Gas - Part 11
Iraq to Produce a New Grade of Crude Oil
Iraq’s state-run Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) has announced its intentions to launch a third strain of crude oil export-grade called Basra Medium.
Iraq Oil Exports in October Rise by 9% MoM
Iraq, OPEC’s third-largest oil producing nation, increased its exports to 2.876 million barrels per day (mmbbl/d) in October up from 2.613 mmbbl/d in the previous month.
Egypt, Iraq Sign Energy cooperation MoU
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with his Iraqi counterpart, Ihsan Abdul Jabbar.
Total Considers Natural Gas Investments in Iraq
French international oil and gas company, Total SE, is considering investing in Iraq’s natural gas sector as the Iraqi government met with Total.
Lukoil Seeks to Inaugurate New Oilfield Projects in Iraq
Russia’s state-run oil company, Lukoil PJSC, is looking to set up new oilfield projects in Iraq despite OPEC+ production cuts and a slump in oil demand.
Iraq Discusses Natural Gas Opportunities With BP
The Iraqi Oil Minister, Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar Ismail, stressed on 13 October the importance of expediting plans for gas investment associated with oil operations in Al-Rumaila oil field.
Iraq Could Generate 3.5 GW by Capturing 40% of Gas Flaring
Joe Anis, CEO at GE Gas Power Iraq, asserts that Iraq could generate over 3.5 gigawatts of power by capturing 40% of associated gas that is currently burned.
Iraq Asks KRG to Cut Production by 120,000 bbl/d
Iraq’s federal government has requested that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) cut its oil production by 120,000 barrels per day (bbl/d).
Jordan Set to Resume Oil Imports from Iraq
Net oil and gas importer, Jordan, is set to resume crude imports from its Middle Eastern neighbor, Iraq, later on in September after shipments were suspended due to the pandemic.
