Shaping Iraq’s Role in the Global Energy Scene
There can be no doubting Iraq’s oil credentials. It is Opec’s number two oil producer, second only to Saudi Arabia, and holds the world’s fifth-largest proved oil reserves. Production is on the rise, having nearly doubled over the past decade, averaging around 4.5 million barrels per day in 2018. Almost 90 per cent of the […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 30th May 2019). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index ended the week at IQD666 (+4.0%) / $718 (+4.2%) (weekly change) (+1.1% and +1.2% YTD change, respectively). The number of week traded […]
$122m BP payment to Iraq in 2018
By John Lee. Oil giant BP has just published details of its transactions with the Government of Iraq in 2018 in respect of the Rumaila oilfield, as part of its Report on Payments to Governments 2018. Click on image below to see in more detail: (Source: BP)
Deloitte Report on Kurdistan Oil and Gas (Q4 2018)
Today, the KRG's Regional Council for Oil and Gas Affairs has published new verified data on the Kurdistan Region’s oil exports, consumption and revenues, covering the period from 1 October 2018 to 31 December 2018, after a review of the sector by the international “Big 4” audit and consulting firm, Deloitte. The Regional Council for […]
GE Commissions Gas Turbine at Al Qudus Power Plant
GE Power (NYSE: GE) has installed and commissioned a new advanced 9E gas turbine at the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity’s (MoE) Al Qudus Power Plant. The site was previously capable of generating up to 1,125 megawatts (MW) of power. With the addition of the new turbine, it can generate an additional 125 MW, which will […]
Doubts over US Waiver for Iraq to buy Iranian Power
By John Lee. Contrary to recent reports that the US had granted a waiver to Iraq to allow it to continue buying power from Iran, a State Department spokeswoman reportedly said on Wednesday that this was not the case. Reuters quotes Morgan Ortagus as telling reporters that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has not made […]
Run 5k for Iraqi Children
IN THEIR SHOES 5K - 2019 A Benefit for Iraq's Orphans & Most Vulnerable Children Saturday, June 22, 2019 Check In: 7AM Race: 8AM US Patent and Trademark Office 600 Dulany St. Old Town Alexandria, VA US 22314 Honorary Co-Chairs His Excellency Fareed Yasseen, Ambassador of Iraq to the United States Ambassador Ryan Crocker (Ret.), Former […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Finance Coordinator, Humanity and Inclusion (HI) Support Services Manager, Humanity and Inclusion (HI) Field Coordinator, Humanity and Inclusion (HI) National Designer/Animator Consultant, UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund International Early Childhood Development Specialist Consultant, UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Regional Finance and […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Shelter Information Management Assistant, IOM - International Organization for Migration National Livelihoods Officer, IOM - International Organization for Migration Supply Associate (Procurement), UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Senior Resettlement Assistant, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Ira (Source: […]
Israel "Lifts Ban on Trade with Iraq"
By John Lee. Israel has reportedly lifted a ban on trade with Iraq, despite the fact that the two countries do not have official relations and are technically at war. According to Middle East Monitor, citing Israeli newspaper Maariv, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon (pictured) signed an official directive on Monday allowing trade with Iraq. Maariv […]
Nechirvan Barzani elected President of KRI, amid Boycott
By John Lee. Kurdistan's regional parliament has reportedly elected Nechirvan Barzani (pictured) as president of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) had been serving as prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The vote was boycotted by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) -- the region’s […]
Successful Scheme for Security of Pilgrims in Najaf
Iraqi officials said they have successfully carried out a plan to ensure the security of pilgrims converging on the holy city of Najaf, south of Iraq, to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH). In a statement on Monday, the central Euphrates operations command said the Iraqi security forces have managed to implement a […]