Archive | 2023

Chinese Company to build Cement Factory in Muthanna

By John Lee. Sama Samawa Industries has announced plans to build a cement factory in Muthanna Governorate, southern Iraq. According to Shafaq News Agency, the factory aims to produce various types of cement, with a daily production capacity of 7,000 tons and an annual output of two million tons. Sinoma International Engineering, a Chinese company […]

Iraqi Cabinet Approves Italian Firm for Nasiriyah Gas Project

By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved a recommendation from the Ministerial Energy Council directing the Ministry of Oil's Dhi Qar Oil Company (DQOC) to invite the Italian company Progetti Europa & Global S.p.A. (PEG) to install and operate a "wet oil processing unit" at the Nasiriyah Gas Isolation Station. The plant will have […]

Iraq to Barter Crude Oil for Iranian Gas

By John Lee. In an effort to address the electricity crisis and overcome financing and sanctions-related challenges, Iraq and Iran signed an agreement on Tuesday in Baghdad, involving the exchange of Iranian-imported gas for Iraqi oil. Representing the Iraqi side, Mr. Ihsan Yaseen Al-Awadi, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, signed the agreement, while […]

US Welcomes Iraqi Deal with France's TotalEnergies

By John Lee. The US President has welcomed the finalization of Iraq's Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP) with French firm TotalEnergies. In a statement, the White House said the project is a major step towards energy self-sufficiency and meeting its climate goals. Full statement from the White House: We welcome the finalization of Iraq's unprecedented […]

ShaMaran reduces Capex, Engages with Bondholders

By John Lee. Canadian oil development and exploration company ShaMaran Petroleum has announced that all non-essential capital expenditures in the Atrush block (pictured) have been cancelled or postponed, while it engages with bondholders to seek additional balance-sheet flexibility. The company's operations remain heavily impacted by the continued closure of the Iraq-Turkey pipeline (ITP), connecting Iraq's […]

Will Turkey resume Oil Shipments from Northern Iraq?

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Will Turkey agree to resume oil shipments from northern Iraq? The transfer of crude oil from Iraq to Turkey remains suspended, almost four months after an arbitration ruling found that Ankara […]

Iraqi Delegation studies Water Management in Jordan

By John Lee. An Iraqi delegation visited the Ministry of Water and Irrigation in Jordan on Sunday to gain insights into the country's water and sanitation management practices and explore opportunities for joint cooperation. According to a report from the state-run Petra News Agency, Rami Abu Rawaq, Acting Secretary General of the Water Authority of […]

UN Awards New Contract in Sinjar, Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations (UN) Secretariat has awarded Taj Al-Saqr Company For General Contracting a contract for the construction of a children's playground and rehabilitation of five-player football pitch in Qirawan, Sinjar District. The contract value is $90,266. (Source: UNGM)

More on Iraq's $27bn Energy Deal with TotalEnergies

By Irina Slav for the OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Inks Long-Awaited $27 Billion Energy Deal With TotalEnergies The government of Iraq and TotalEnergies have signed a long-awaited deal worth $27 billion that should see Iraq's oil production grow […]

Iran, Iraq Discuss Implementing Joint Oil Projects

From Tasnim, under Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The oil ministers of Iran and Iraq held talks in the Austrian capital of Vienna on Friday on the implementation of joint oil projects. Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji and […]