Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the oil and gas industry in Iraq.
By Clayton Seigle, for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. If Trump Strikes Iran: Mapping the Oil Disruption Scenarios President Donald Trump has hinted at potential military strikes unless Iran agrees to fully abandon […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced finalised oil export volumes for January 2026. Total exports of crude oil (including condensates): 107,616,220 barrels. Exports from the oil fields in central and southern Iraq amounted to 101,160,349 barrels. Exports from the Kurdistan Region via the Turkish port of Ceyhan amounted to 6,455,871 barrels. Average […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has authorised the Ministry of Electricity to contract Excelerate Energy for the construction of a floating platform to import liquefied natural gas (LNG). The decision forms part of ongoing efforts to establish a floating LNG import terminal and is based on Cabinet Decision No. 878 of 2025. In […]
By John Lee. US-based KBR has been awarded a major contract by Basra Oil Company (BOC) to provide Integrated Field Management Services (IFMS) for the Majnoon oil field in southern Iraq. Majnoon is one of the world's largest oil fields, with estimated reserves of more than 38 billion barrels. Under the IFMS contract, KBR will deliver: […]
By John Lee. Preliminary principles agreements have been signed covering the transfer and development of several oil fields in southern and central Iraq. The first agreement was signed between Basra Oil Company (BOC) and US oil major Chevron for the transfer of management of the West Qurna 2 field. A second agreement was signed between […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Efforts underway to renew Kurdistan Region oil export deal: SOMO Iraq's national oil marketer is moving to renew the agreement governing exports of the Kurdistan Region's oil, a senior official said Wednesday. Click here […]
By John Lee. The Arab Energy Fund has led and closed a $346 million reserve-based lending (RBL) facility for Kuwait Energy Basra Limited (KEBL), operator of Block 9 (Faihaa Field) in Basra and a wholly owned subsidiary of China's United Energy Group Limited (UEG). The financing will support the next phase of expansion and development […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved an amicable settlement with Lukoil to transfer petroleum operations at the West Qurna 2 field to Basra Oil Company (BOC). The settlement addresses outstanding matters relating to invoices and the employment of foreign staff, subject to certification by a reputable external auditor. It also designates the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced the inauguration of a gas-fired power generation plant at the Faw [Fao] oil depot, aimed at strengthening export capacity and supporting energy stability in the southern region. The project was launched under the direction of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayan […]
By John Lee. Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) and BP have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation in oil and natural gas. The agreement was signed by TPAO General Manager Cem Erdem and BP Head of Global Oil and Gas Business Development Andrew McAuslan, in the presence of Turkey's Minister of Energy and Natural […]
By John Lee. The Undersecretary at Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has told state-run Iraqi News Agency that work to rehabilitate the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline remains suspended due to the security situation in Syria. He added that government is reviewing alternative export routes, including: Oil export link via Turkey Proposed connection through Jordan to Egypt […]
By John Lee. China Oil HBP Science & Technology Co., Ltd. has signed an EPCOM [Engineer, Procure Construct, Operate and Maintain] contract worth $225,218,000 for the Naft Khana oilfield rehabilitation project with NK Petroleum Company Limited and its Iraq branch. The contract covers engineering, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance services aimed at restoring crude oil […]
