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DNO issues Production Update

DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, will publish its Q3 2022 operating and interim financial results on 3 November 2022 at 07:00 (CET). The Company issues below an update on production and sales volumes for the quarter as well as other key financial information that will be further discussed in the earnings call. […]

Iraq Pushes Gas Developments to Reduce on Iran

By Simon Watkins 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 Pushes Key Gas Developments To Reduce Import Dependence On Iran Iraq is advancing some key associated gas projects at the Gharraf and Nassiriya oil fields. Click here to read […]

Iraq's commitment to OPEC Oil Reduction won't affect Exports

By Hassan Al-Saeed 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's commitment to OPEC oil reduction won't affect exports Iraq's oil reduction per the recent OPEC+ agreement will not affect the country's revenues, according to Iraq's oil minister. Click […]

Iran to Increase Gas Supplies to Iraq

By John Lee. Iran has said it will increase supplies of gas to Iraq. At a meeting in Isfahan with senior officials of the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, the Director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Mohammad Reza Joulaei, confirmed the increase, adding, "our relationship with Iraq is a strategic relationship." He said that […]

Greenpeace: "Big Oil's Dirty Secret in Iraq"

For years gas flaring has been out of control in Iraq, as oil majors have made millions of pounds in the country, according to a new report from Greenpeace. It says that some locals fear that pollution from the flaring is contributing to high rates of leukaemia and other cancers among those living in nearby […]

INOC Ruling "Creates New Opportunities in Iraqi Oil"

Writing in Oil Price, Simon Watkins argues that the decision by Iraq's Federal Supreme Court to invalidate the establishment of the Iraqi National Oil Company (INOC) opens the way for new investment from international oil companies (IOCs) into Iraq. Click here to read the full article.

Baker Hughes to Boost Gas Production at Nassiriya and Gharraf

By John Lee. US-based Baker Hughes has reportedly signed a contract with state-owned Dhi Qar Oil Company (DQOC) to increase production of associated gas at the Nassiriya and Gharraf [Garraf] (pictured) oilfields. Anwar Hadi Shiaa, a director of the DQOC, told the state-controlled Iraqi News Agency that the company aims to increase the gas production […]

Iraq maintains Oil Export Volume for September

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced preliminary oil exports for September of 98,765,153 barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.292 million barrels per day (bpd), slightly up from the 3.286 million bpd exported in August. The exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to approximately 96,445,421 barrels, […]

Iraq Confirms August Oil Exports

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced finalised oil exports for August of 101,859,528 barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.286 million barrels per day (bpd), down from the 3.303 million bpd exported in July. The exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to approximately 100,750,000 barrels, while […]

Genel Energy announces New CEO

Genel Energy has announced the appointment of Paul Weir as Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Board of Directors, with immediate effect. Paul, who was previously Chief Operating Officer before being made Interim Chief Executive Officer in June this year, joined Genel in January 2020. Paul had worked for more than 30 […]

Night Bird Construction: A fresh new approach to the Iraqi construction industry

Advertising Feature Night Bird Construction (NBC) is a fast paced and highly organized Iraqi construction company created through the excellence of its team. NBC's Senior Construction Managers, Engineers and team of highly skilled industry professionals have achieved great success in construction projects across the globe; especially in IRAQ! Some Examples of Prime Construction Projects Completed […]