CBI Dollar Sales Down to $121m
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) dollar sales went down to reach $121.220 million in its daily auction Tuesday, compared to $146.493 million in the previous session. “The demand hit $2.170 million in cash, covered at an exchange rate of 1,183 Iraqi dinars per dollar, and $119.050 million in foreign transfers outside the country, covered […]
Iraq-Iran Eyeing Major Oil Push
Both Iraq and Iran are set to play a bigger role in the world's oil markets as the technology to develop heavy oilfields grows, it was revealed. 'While estimates of Iraq's oil reserves suggest it in the region of 112 billion barrels that figure was calculated some 18 years ago,' Iraq-British Business Council chairman Mustafa […]
Kuwait and Iraq Likely to Reach Deal on Border Wells
Chairman and Managing Director of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) Sami Al-Rushaid expected Tuesday that Kuwait and Iraq would reach an agreement on the exploitation of the oil wells on their border areas soon. Speaking to reporters after the prize giving ceremony of the Chairman's Award for Health, Safety and Environment, Al-Rushaid said the two countries […]
Crude Prices 'reasonable' - Minister
Iraq's oil minister said Tuesday that world crude prices are "reasonable" and are high enough to encourage oil investment without hurting the global economic recovery. Hussain al-Shahristani's remarks in an interview with The Associated Press added to perceptions that OPEC is not eyeing any immediate changes in output despite the past weeks' large price swings. […]
Turkish Consul Says to Increase Investments in Basra
The volume of Turkish investments in Basra is so big and we will increase the number of Turkish companies working in the city to 1000 next year, Turkish consul said on Monday. “Our main goal is to increase the number of Turkish companies working in Basra,” Ali Reda said during the inauguration of a fair […]
Oil Skills in Iraq ...... 2010 and beyond
“This will be a strategic meeting to review energy skills and training requirements in Iraq and how these can be met/supported using the GetEnergy Events and GetEnergy Bridge software system as a platform” said Phil Andrews, CEO of GetEnergy.
Baghdad Trade and Catalogue Show, 20th June 2010
The Show taking place on the 20th of June will be opened by Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and has been organised with the support of the US Commercial Service and Baghdad Provincial Reconstruction Team.
Turkish Consul to Increase Investments in Basra
The volume of Turkish investments in Basra is so big and we will increase the number of Turkish companies working in the city to 1000 next year, the Turkish consul said on Monday. “Our main goal is to increase the number of Turkish companies working in Basra,” Ali Reda said during the inauguration of a […]
Western Zagros Successfully Secures Kurdamir-1 Well
WesternZagros Resources Ltd. has successfully and safely secured the Kurdamir-1 well, following the loss of well control reported on May 15, 2010. The risk of the damaged drill pipe failing and releasing hydrocarbons or hydrogen sulphide (H2S) at the surface has been eliminated. Specialists from Boots & Coots International Well Control Inc. together with personnel […]
Fears of renewed central control
“The main issue to be addressed now is that of electricity supply. Another very important one is the development of the Iraqi infrastructure," said Majid al-Souri, an Iraqi economist.
Rebuilding Iraq: The century's deal
"Iraq: the prize that outweighs all risks," was chosen as a title for a paper presented at a conference on doing business in Iraq that was held in Dubai recently. The situation in Iraq has changed a lot since the 2003 war.
Halfaya forecast 535,000 Bpd in 6 years
Total, the French oil giant, expects that Halfaya oilfield will hit 535,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2016, from 3,000 bpd now. ‘The plateau is supposed to be reached after 6 years,' Jean-Jacques Mosconi, head of strategy, told reporters. Halfaya is split three ways between the China National Petroleum Company (CNPC), Total and Malaysian Petronas. […]