Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the oil and gas industry in Iraq.
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Position Statement and Call- Supporting the Ministry of Oil, Confronting APIKUR We, whose names are listed below, are oil specialists, are those who follow oil affairs, are those concerned with the Iraqi […]
By John Lee. Genel Energy has just published details of its payments to governments for the year 2023: Introduction and basis for preparation This report sets out details of the payments made to governments by Genel Energy plc and its subsidiary undertakings ('Genel') for the year ended 31 December 2023 as required under the Disclosure […]
By John Lee. DNO has announced that production and field operations at its operated Tawke license (DNO 75 percent) in the Kurdistan region of Iraq have recovered from torrential flooding that also washed away large sections of the banks of the Khabur River, damaging roads and interfering with loading of tanker trucks for deliveries to […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved sovereign guarantees totalling $3.25 billion, in relation to the development of the Nahr Bin Umar [Nahr Ben Umar] gas field in Basra. It also exempted the special purpose company Halfaya Gas Company Ltd. (HGC), which was established to develop the field, from the requirement to submit two […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) has successfully drilled and rehabilited 52 oil wells during the first quarter of 2024. Mr. Khaled Hamza Abbas, the General Manager of the IDC, said that the company has managed to drill 19 oil wells and rehabilitate 33 others in Iraqi oil fields. (Source: Ministry of Oil)
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has received an official invitation from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to participate in the special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), to be hosted by the Kingdom at the end of April. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin […]
By John Lee. Genel Energy has announced that Sir Michael Fallon has indicated his intention to retire from the Board of Genel at the AGM in May 2024. Sir Michael Fallon has served more than four years at Genel as Non-Executive Director, Deputy Chair, Senior Independent Director, Chair of the International Relations Committee, and a […]
By John Lee. Iraq has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Siemens Energy and Schlumberger (SLB) to invest in and cease flaring associated gas from oil fields. This effort aims to convert the gas into productive energy to supply power stations and the national grid. During the signing ceremony, Mr. Hayan Abdul Ghani, the […]
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iraqi Ministry of Oil Abandons Transparency, Denies Iraqis their Constitutional Rights and Reneges on International Obligations Both the Ministry of Oil and the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) recently published data […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq seeks to buy Khor Mor gas for electricity The Iraqi electricity ministry is seeking to purchase gas from Sulaimani's Khor Mor gas field to cover its needs and avoid power shortages in the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced finalised oil export volumes for February, but has still not disclosed the value of oil exports for the month. This follows an increasing trend of delayed or missing oil export data from the Ministry. Total exports of crude oil: 99,592,311 barrels. Oil fields in central and […]
By John Lee. Genel Energy plc has announced its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2023. Paul Weir (pictured), Chief Executive of Genel, said: "We have continued the journey that we commenced in 2022 to, firstly, refocus the business on areas where it can be profitable and deliver shareholder value and, secondly, optimise […]
