By John Lee. The Bazargan Oil Complex has announced the establishment of a gas compression unit with a processing capacity of up to 70 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf), as part of efforts to fully utilize associated gas from Missan's oil fields. Hassan Falahi, head of the gas processing division, told the state-run […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Communications has signed an agreement with Qatar's Ooredoo Group for the deployment of the country's fourth submarine cable (FIG) at the Al-Faw landing station. Minister Dr. Hayam Al-Yasiri emphasized the strategic importance of the 24-pair fiber-optic cable, which has a capacity of over 700 terabits and connects seven Gulf […]
By John Lee. Brazilian Ambassador Luis Ivaldo has affirmed his country's commitment to expanding cooperation with Iraq, particularly in industry and agriculture. Speaking to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), he highlighted that bilateral trade reached $1.9 billion in 2024, marking a 48% increase from 2023. Ivaldo emphasized Brazil's readiness to support Iraq in developing […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Oil Pipelines Company has held discussions with the General Company for Iraqi Ports to enhance cooperation in developing the Ministry of Oil's berths. The meeting in Basra was led by Ali Abdul Karim Al-Moussawi, Director General of the Pipeline Company, and Dr. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the Ports Authority. The […]
By Tomer Raanan for Lloyd's List. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Over half of LPG cargoes claiming Iraqi origin may actually be Iranian LPG carriers' widespread use of manipulated AIS signals to simulate loadings in Iraq means insurers, flags, and other […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to advance the smart solar energy project, with participation from the Minister of Electricity, the National Smart Solutions and Renewable Energy Team, several governors, and prime ministerial advisers. Key discussion points included: Solar energy adoption and smart metering technologies. Private sector […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil is progressing with the implementation of a dry gas pipeline to support power generation, following directives from Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani. Dr. Ezzat Saber Ismail, Deputy Minister for Gas Affairs, along with Ali Ward Hammoud, Director General of the State Company […]
From Libya Herald. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Libya and Iraq discussed the possibility of signing bilateral agreements aimed at developing and improving the quality of health services. The full article can be viewed here.
From The Conversation. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Kurdistan faces a deepening economic crisis as unpaid wages pile up Public sector workers in Iraqi Kurdistan, a semi-autonomous region of northern Iraq, have endured irregular and delayed salary payments for more […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Gathering with ex-MPs turbocharges talk of Sadr's return to Iraqi politics Shiite cleric and politician Muqtada Al-Sadr has met with former Sadrist lawmakers, stoking heavy speculations about his imminent return to Iraqi politics. […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. 'Turning into a desert': A Dhi Qar river is drying up An important water source in Iraq's southern province of Dhi Qar is drying up, affecting thousands of people and threatening biodiversity in the […]
By Tony Gamal-Gabriel and Ammar Karim for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq says seeking alternatives to Iran gas Iraq is exploring alternatives to Iranian gas imports, including options in the Gulf, a government official said, as it […]
