Iraq Takes Control of Kirkuk Oilfields
Federal Iraqi forces seized control of key oilfields in the disputed province of Kirkuk earlier this week.
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Egypt Receives Last Shipment of Iraqi Crude
Egypt expected to receive its last shipment of Iraqi crude oil—under April’s import agreement with Iraq—on October 17th.
Kuwaiti Oil Minister: Markets Steady Despite Concerns over Iraq & Iran
Despite simmering tensions in Iraq and uncertainty over the Iran nuclear agreement, world oil supplies have remained steady, according to the Kuwaiti Oil Minister, Essam El Marzouq.
Iraq Seizes Oil Infrastructure in Kirkuk
Federal forces in Iraq have taken a refinery and the headquarters of the North Oil Company from the Kurdish military.
Iraq, Exxon in Talks for Multi-Billion Dollar Project
Iraq and Exxon Mobile are in the “final stages” of negotiations for a multi-billion dollar project in southern Iraq.
Iraq to Reopen Kirkuk-Ceyhan Pipeline to Turkey
In a move that could weaken the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), the Iraqi Oil Ministry said that it would reopen the federal Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline to Turkey.
Iraqi, Iranian Exports Rise in September
Both Iraq and Iran increased their crude oil exports in September.
Iraqi Oil Minister: Chevron, Total Interested in Acquiring Stake in Majnoon
Chevron and Total have expressed interest in taking over Royal Dutch Shell’s operations at the Majnoon oilfield.
Iraq Plans to Resume Production from Qayyara and Najma
Iraq plans to resume oil production from its Nineveh oilfields in the upcoming months.
Iraqi PM Wants Control of KRG Oil Revenues
The Prime Minister of Iraq, Haider El Abadi, indicated that revenues from the northern, autonomous Kurdish region belong to central government.
