Half of Iraqi LPG "may actually be Iranian"
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 […]
Iraq Accelerates Smart Solar Energy Project Implementation
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 […]
Iraq Advances Gas Pipeline Project to Support Power Plants
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 […]
Libya, Iraq consider Agreements to Improve Health Services
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.
Iraqi Kurdistan faces "Deepening Economic Crisis"
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 […]
Talk of Sadr's Return to Iraqi Politics
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. […]
"Turning into a Desert": A Dhi Qar river is Drying Up
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 […]
Iraq says Seeking Alternatives to Iran Gas
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 […]
Will Regional Geopolitical Shifts shake up Sunni Politics?
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will regional geopolitical shifts shake up Sunni politics in Iraq? Regarded as one of Iraq's most skilled -- if controversial -- modern political operators, Sunni politician Mohammed Al-Halbousi has faced challenging times since […]
New Solvent Plant Nears Completion in Salah Al-Din
By John Lee. The General Company for Mining Industries, a subsidiary of Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has announced the near-completion of a solvent production plant in Salah Al-Din province, developed in partnership with the private sector. According to Ahmed Faleh Ali, the company's Director General, the plant has reached 85% completion and is […]
IDC Completes First Well in Sonangol Contract
By John Lee. The Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) has completed drilling the first well (LF2) under its contract with Sonangol to drill 13 oil wells in the Qayyarah [Qayara] oilfield, Nineveh province. Drilling operations were conducted using the IDC 223 rig, with a horsepower capacity of 800, demonstrating the technical expertise and efficiency of IDC's […]
"Iran Could Lose Iraq" - Knights and Malik
By Michael Knights and Hamdi Malik for Foreign Affairs. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran Could Lose Iraq The Axis of Resistance Is Primed to Take Another Hit. Click here to read the full story.