$25 Million Dam in Diala

The Water Resources Ministry signed on Tuesday a contract to set up al-Wand dam in Diala at a cost of 30 billion Iraqi dinars, according to an official statement. “Minister of Water Resources, Abdullatief Jamal Rashied, signed a contract on Tuesday (April 27) to set up al-Wand dam in Diala,” said the statement received by […]

5-year Development Plan Approved

The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved the five-year development plan (2010-2014). “The council approved today (April 27) the five-year development plan after taking into consideration the proposed adjustments by some ministries,” official spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. ( Aswat Al Iraq )

25% of Nasiriya Development Completed

Iraq says it has completed 25% of the plan to develop its Nasiriyah oil field. Nasariya’s development is carried out by the state-owned South Oil company. The field, which currently produces 10,000 barrels a day, is expected to increase output to 50,000 in 2011, according to the company’s Director-General Dhia Jaafar. The company has drilled […]

BP to Be Paid in Crude for Iraq Investment Costs

28 April 2010 - Bloomberg BP Plc will be paid in crude for its investment costs in an Iraqi contract that offers about the same rate of return as other projects worldwide, Chief Executive Officer Tony Hayward said. BP and China National Petroleum Corp. are spending about $15 billion in Rumaila, Iraq’s largest oil deposit, pledging […]

Getting This Show on the Road

Nearly two months after the elections in Iraq, the outcome has become even more uncertain, as votes for several candidates with alleged ties to the Ba'ath Party were disqualified on Monday. Further disqualification decisions have reportedly been postponed until next week. In the meantime, Ayad Allawi, whose Iraqiya party has a two-seat lead over Nouri […]

Basra Tender on the Table

Companies have until 5 May to prequalify to compete for the rehabilitation and expansion of the existing export facilities and pipelines in the southern oil hub city of Basra, Reuters said.

Berham Salih Seeks Opening Free Trade Turf Between Turkey and Kurdistan

Kurdistan president, Dr. Berham Salih, discussed the double relations between his region and Turkey, and ways to develop reinforce these relations with the Turkish consul in Erbil. According to a press statement issued by the region government, the two sides discussed opening the airway between Sulaimania, Erbil and Turkey to improve travel for citizens, companies […]