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Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the oil and gas industry in Iraq.

Iraq's Assets Subject to Seizure?

The passing of control of the Development Fund for Iraq (DFI) to the Iraqi government may make the assets vulnerable to seizure. A lawyer for Kuwait Airways told Bloomberg in an interview that “the class of assets against which we can seek enforcement has expanded.” Christopher Gooding (pictured), a partner at London-based Fasken Martineau, said: […]

Security Council Welcomes Iraq’s Control of Development Fund

The United Nations Security Council welcomed the Iraqi Government’s assumption of full autonomy, with effect from 1st July, over the proceeds of a development fund set up after the 2003 United States-led invasion to meet the country’s humanitarian needs, economic reconstruction and infrastructure repairs. In a press statement, the Council welcomed the Government’s establishment of […]

Iran About to Drill for Oil on Iraqi Border

A security source in Basra Province revealed on Wednesday that Iran is preparing to drill an oil well 600 meters from the border of Iraq's Basra province, and stressed that relevant government authorities were informed of this activity, according to Alsumarianews. The source told the agency that border forces detected the installation of an Iranian […]

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Iraq’s Oil Industry Under Attack

Iraq’s insurgents are targeting the country’s oil industry, according to a report by Joel Wing for AKnews. In June there were five attacks on oil-related infrastructure and personnel: June 5: Zubair oil field in Basra was attacked. Reports differ as to whether it was hit by bombs or rockets, but its oil storage facility was […]

Petrofac Wins $90m Contract at Rumaila

Update, RBC Capital Markets opinion: albeit the size of the contract is not material compared to Petrofac's backlog, we believe that any positive developments from Iraq should be seen as a positive step for Petrofac. This region becomes increasingly strategic, especially for the newly created Integrated Energy Services (IES). This contract award follows the EPC […]

WesternZagros Announces First Quarter Results

WesternZagros Resources has announced its results for the period ended March 31, 2011, key highlights, and activities to date. On May 31, 2011, WesternZagros made an oil discovery in the Jeribe Formation at the Sarqala-1 exploration well. The Company tested the well at rates up to 9,444 barrels per day of 40 degree API oil. […]

Quotation for ICP (Spectro Arcos) Multi Element Standard Solution

North Gas Company announces a new tender for ICP (Spectro Acros) multi element standard solution . Offers should be from manufacturing companies or authorized agents. Agents & suppliers should submit authorization from the main manufacturer(s) , all relevant documents to be originals being authenticated by Iraqi Commercial attache. Please click on this link for further […]

NGC Announces For A New Spare Parts Tender

North Gas Company announces  a new spare parts for gas chromatograph varian-CP-3800, SN 102044.102012.102014.102022.102024.102015.230 v-2400 VA .50/60 hz. Offers must be in sealed envelope (technical offer) with indent number & closing date clearly mentioned on the envelope , addressed to the attention of B.B.C (Broadly Bids Box) at North Gas Company , PO box: 16, […]

Re-Announcing For The Tender of Supplying Accessories For L.P.G. Railroad

Gas Filling Company has the pleasure to re-announce for the tender of supplying accessories for L.P.G railroad as a part of operation budget of 2011. Manufacturer companies & their approved agents companies who are interested in participating in this tender can refer to Gas Filling Company in Baghdad -Taji to purchase a copy of tender […]